[CW] Vibroplex Champion Question

[Joe Pontek Sr]

Hi, Gary.

I am not sure why some think it should be in the enter, but it should be 
a bit above or below the center,
thus causing the roller in the single post roller damper to actually 
rotate a bit.  The lever height should
be adjusted for correct contact position only!

The Lightning uses a double post supported bar that has the damper 
suspended below.  One Zhephyr
I am currently restoring has a damper roller supported by a "U" shaped 
channel,

I believe yours is a solid post with a notch and the roller is in that 
notch.  The small rotation keep it
from wearing a spot/notch in one place.

73, Joe, K8JP/K5 - V31JP

On 8/31/2019 9:33 AM, Gary H. Harmon, Jr. wrote:
>
> One of the keys I recently purchased was a black Champion.  As I 
> stated in a previous email, someone tried to convert it into a left 
> handed key by turning it upside down.  I have since repaired that 
> activity but I notice that the button on the end of the lever bar is 
> not hitting the center of the damper roller but is almost to the 
> edge.  I see no adjustments for this issue.  I wonder if the lever bar 
> belongs to a Lightning bug and not the Champion.
>
> Thoughts?
>
> Many thanks and 73,
>
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