6450 Baer rotor linkage pics??
Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 11:06 am
I've had Meinl Weston send me some parts including a 6450 5th valve & linkage for a current Bb BAT project.
During assembly I'm scratching my head somewhat over the 5th valve operation using the given parts. Given the fact the supplied 5th valve slide tubing isn't directly for a 6450 I'm wondering whether the linkage is the same...
Would anyone mind sending me any photos they may have (!?!?) of the 5th valve linkage on their 6450?
Here are a couple of shots (Silver 6450 used without consent; apols to owner) which help me a little but I can't see the 5th workings.
If anyone cares, the bows are Holton (345-type) and the bell is 2165. Since this first shot we've cut the first bow and made a new dog-leg to bring the 5th valve over a'la 6450 so the valve can be accessed from the back, between the bell and bow. This also brings the pistons closer to the bell, as well as the vunerable-looking 4th valve slide.
All good fun!
During assembly I'm scratching my head somewhat over the 5th valve operation using the given parts. Given the fact the supplied 5th valve slide tubing isn't directly for a 6450 I'm wondering whether the linkage is the same...
Would anyone mind sending me any photos they may have (!?!?) of the 5th valve linkage on their 6450?
Here are a couple of shots (Silver 6450 used without consent; apols to owner) which help me a little but I can't see the 5th workings.
If anyone cares, the bows are Holton (345-type) and the bell is 2165. Since this first shot we've cut the first bow and made a new dog-leg to bring the 5th valve over a'la 6450 so the valve can be accessed from the back, between the bell and bow. This also brings the pistons closer to the bell, as well as the vunerable-looking 4th valve slide.
All good fun!