[TPIN] Broken valve

[Michael Anderson]

No, this valve stem section does not screw in to the piston. I'm not sure
how it was attached, but it came out.

MA


> From: Stephen Frost <froststephen at sbcglobal.net>
> Date: Sun, 09 Dec 2007 15:47:02 -0600
> To: Michael Anderson <mpanderso at cox.net>, TPIN <tpin at tpin.okcu.edu>
> Conversation: [TPIN] Broken valve
> Subject: Re: [TPIN] Broken valve
> 
> That valve stem screws into the top of the piston. Did it actually brake off
> and leave the threaded end in the piston? If you can somehow get that piece
> out, you can buy a replacement stem. Then you would be as good as new.
> Steve
> 
> 
> On 12/8/07 5:57 PM, "Michael Anderson" <mpanderso at cox.net> wrote:
> 
>> All,
>> 
>> I have an old Yamaha flugal that I bought in 1978 when they first came out
>> (I think). I haven't had a lot done to this horn and on a gig the other day,
>> the top part of the first valve actually separated from the bottom part
>> where the ports are. Unlike valves with the springs in the top, these have
>> the springs inside the casing on the bottom. So, the top part of the valve
>> doesn't actually screw into the piston.
>> 
>> So, it came loose.. I can put it back in there, but it just comes loose
>> again. Any suggestions on fixing this thing before my gig tomorrow morning?
>> Completely forgot about it until tonight. I'm thinking of using JB Weld on