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Posted: **12 Mar 2016 1:39 pm**

Yeah--I've done that on my Fess. I put an adjustable Bud barrel mid-point on a rod that hits a crank. It's not ideal but it totally works.

Posted: **12 Mar 2016 4:41 pm**

John, check your inbox.

Posted: **13 Mar 2016 3:46 am**

Thanks Geoff, got you message and have replied, have sold the carter?

Posted: **14 Mar 2016 5:07 am**

John, I'd suggest you contact Richard Burton. He's in England, and seems to know plenty about pedal steel mechanics. I'm sure he'd help you to get it straightened out.

Posted: **14 Mar 2016 10:00 am**

Thanks, I know Richard. I have a friend from Scotland who has just bought one ,he's going to do me rodding chart and some photos that help me.thanks for all you help..

Posted: **16 Mar 2016 12:31 pm**

Take your lower return spring off and stretch it a little. Worked like a charm on my Vintage XL and i had exactly the same problem.

Posted: **16 Mar 2016 12:42 pm**

I'm confused. I thought this was solved and over & done.

Posted: **16 Mar 2016 12:51 pm**

me too. it was the split screw , right?
shall we ponder and discuss further?

Posted: **16 Mar 2016 1:23 pm**

yes it has been resolved.. thanks to the forum

Posted: **16 Mar 2016 1:23 pm**

Some folks respond to the OP and never look at the replies

Posted: **17 Mar 2016 10:02 am**

John Roche wrote:Thanks Geoff, got you message and have replied, have sold the carter?

I'm going to keep the Carter John, at least for the time being.

The picture below that was posted in the humour section sort of sums it up

Posted: **17 Mar 2016 11:43 am**

Whoops, sorry John.
Looks like you got her sorted out. Glad to hear it.

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