Where to buy the plastic things on valves to align them?

Water Music · Post by **Water Music** » Wed Feb 01, 2006 8:46 pm

I have no idea what to call them, but they align the valves and theres a slot for them to fit in each casing. On my MW 2145, they are starting to wear out, and I was just wondering if they sold replacements anywhere, or if I would have to call for maintenance.

Albertibass · Post by **Albertibass** » Wed Feb 01, 2006 8:54 pm

how far away are you from catonsville, MD? cuz Baltimore brass might be carrying your do-dad thing youre in search of.

Carroll · Post by **Carroll** » Wed Feb 01, 2006 9:06 pm

(and they are called "valve guides")

Water Music · Post by **Water Music** » Wed Feb 01, 2006 10:12 pm

Thank you for the name, and I"ll call BB tomorrow to see if they can help me.

djwesp · Post by **djwesp** » Thu Feb 02, 2006 3:00 pm

matt at dillon music will jump in front of a bus to hook you up with a part you need....

they really go out of their way there, the stuff is affordable, and you can get him going on the phone.

tuba kitchen · Post by **tuba kitchen** » Thu Feb 02, 2006 5:53 pm

I had the same problem with the valve guides on my melton 2145. went to my local brass repair shop and they ordered them for me and did not charge me for them!!

I even learned the german name for them: "ventil fÃ¼hrung"