Scott, If there is no obvious metal-on-metal binding or rubbing, then I suspect the slow (sluggish?) valves is due to grease or heavy oil between the rotor body and casing.
I suggest closing all the slides and put about a teaspoon of very light valve oil (e.g. Holton, Al Cass, or UltraPure clear unscented Lamp Oil - kersone) down the leadpipe. Rotate the horn around so the oil flows to the valves (not necessary to go into valve slides). Operate the keys with the oil lying in the valve and that should disolve old grease/oil, and give immediate improvement. Remove the oil by draining as for water removal. Jay Kosta Endwell NY ---------------- Scott Avenell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ... I've been playing it for a few weeks and am happy with most everything except the valve action, which I find a little slow. The valves were reworked a few years ago and the horn did not see much action afterwards. They are currently clean and well lubricated. ... Scott _______________________________________________ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
