Lever on Flywheel keeps falling down

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mhousenga
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Lever on Flywheel keeps falling down

Post by mhousenga » January 12th, 2015, 4:59 pm

I am a new owner to a used Model C. The lever on the flywheel keeps falling from 5 to 1. It will stay if I set it at level 9 or 10. Any tips on how to tighten this up? Thanks in advance.
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Re: Lever on Flywheel keeps falling down

Post by Citroen » January 12th, 2015, 5:37 pm

You have to either replace the whole plastic frame and lever assembly or if C2 still do it, fit a damper button.
http://www.concept2.com/files/pdf/us/in ... lation.pdf
http://www.concept2.com/files/pdf/us/in ... cement.pdf

The cheaper option is a folded paper towel, wedged in just under the lever.

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Re: Lever on Flywheel keeps falling down

Post by Hollywood_Kuma » January 13th, 2015, 2:41 am

Blu Tac also works well for this problem:

http://www.amazon.com/Bostik-801103-Blu ... k+adhesive

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Re: Lever on Flywheel keeps falling down

Post by jamesg » January 13th, 2015, 3:35 am

Should you need to open the cage for cleaning, you can refit the cover with the lever at top or bottom, turning it 90°. Or wind something round the lever in the meantime.
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Re: Lever on Flywheel keeps falling down

Post by mhousenga » January 14th, 2015, 3:55 pm

Thank you for your suggestions. The paper towel worked perfectly. Who knows why I didn't think of something like that, but then that is why we have community.
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