If it got a spring inside... it needs damping/felt. If they don't have it, add it. Just don't use cotton balls. They're a mess to clean-out after they break down inside the lug.

Felt is recommended for any kind of spring-loaded lug casing. Kills the damn rattle.

John

ok, I'll get some, how do you put it in? just cut a chunk and stuff it in there?

Pull out the spring. Cut a small rectangle large enough to cover the inside-front part of the lug where the spring touches. Replace spring. Done.

John

ok thank youCool1

cotton balls work fine. They don't break down in the lugs, the foam rubber that they used in the 60's and 70's is what breaks down.

I beg to differ... If you're going to use cotton balls they have to be synthetic. Real cotton holds moisture! After some years they rot inside the casings and it's a bee-atch to clean them up. Felt is fine and it will last decades.

Thin shell - do a little research. Real cotton will eventually break down from moisture absorption and gunk up the interiors of the casings. I offered him a safe alternative to cotton which is problematic. Yes, a ton of guys use them, but because a lot of people are making a mistake, still doesn't make the practice right.

John

John, I am not going to bite. Your are just being a troll. I have used cotton balls for years and have had no problems that you describe. Felt is made of wool, or cotton or synthetic and will hold moisture no different than cotton balls. The foam on the other hand breaks down and turns into a sticky mess. I believe you are inaccurately remembering a post that J R Frondelli made regarding the foam breaking down and regurgitating it as your own "wisdom" .

Right on John, DO NOT use regular cotton balls. There's a reason they used felt in the first place.

What I found is easy is to use a paper cutter and cut strips and then cut them to the lug lengths and stick them in behind the spring.

Just as a question point, I'm not sure as to when the they started to put felt in and maybe more specifically was there a rule as to which models they put felt in?

BGT

Geez, what crawled up your butt? I'm just trying to help the guy out. So much anger and hostility in your post towards me. I don't know you so I have no idea where it is coming from, but this isn't the place for it.

Save it for your therapy sessions. I'm not here to be your therapist or punching bag. I hope you resolve whatever personal issues are causing you to be so rancorous with a complete stranger.

Is there a target on my back?

BTW, cotton balls -will- break down and gunk up the casings, and as much as I love and respect JR, I know that from experience.

PEACE

John