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I have been slowly bringing back a one-owner, players kit that was purchased from a music store Anchorage, Alaska in 1965 (Blue Moire, 12-14-20). It's got the heavy early lugs and first generation rims. The build quality is very apparent.

My issue is with the internal damper. They vibrate/buzz like a damn tuning fork. when I hit the toms. I kind of celebrate this as a testament to the wonderful resonance of the Camco line, but rather than remove it, I would prefer another solution.

So, has anybody dealt with this before and have a fix?

Kurt

1974-75 Rogers Starlighter IV New England White 13/16/22 (w/Dyna)
1964-67 Rogers Blue Glass Glitter 12/14/16/20
early Oaklawn Camco Blue Moire 12/14/20
1926 Super Ludwig 5x14
1960-ish Ludwig COB 5x14 Super Sensitive
1960-ish Ludwig COB 6.5x14 Super Sensitive
1970 Ludwig COB Cut-Badge 5x14 Supra Phonic

Looking for a Camco Aristocrat SD in Blue Moire!!
Posted on 4 years ago
#1
Posts: 5291 Threads: 226

Do you find the "head" of the damper loose? If so, wrap some fishing line around the shaft just below the "head" to tighten the assembly up...I have done this with a few dampers and it seemed to have helped...

Hopefully, I have explained it clear enough...

Cheers

1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn
1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
Posted on 4 years ago
#2
Posts: 350 Threads: 33

Thanks grantro, I'll give that try.

I've also noticed a small "C" clip on the top side that seems to be holding the mute cup to the worm drive. That could be the issue too.

Kurt

1974-75 Rogers Starlighter IV New England White 13/16/22 (w/Dyna)
1964-67 Rogers Blue Glass Glitter 12/14/16/20
early Oaklawn Camco Blue Moire 12/14/20
1926 Super Ludwig 5x14
1960-ish Ludwig COB 5x14 Super Sensitive
1960-ish Ludwig COB 6.5x14 Super Sensitive
1970 Ludwig COB Cut-Badge 5x14 Supra Phonic

Looking for a Camco Aristocrat SD in Blue Moire!!
Posted on 4 years ago
#3
Posts: 5291 Threads: 226

Can you post a pic of the damper?

Cheers

1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn
1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
Posted on 4 years ago
#4
Posts: 350 Threads: 33

Ha!

Not till May. I'm stuck in another state for awhile.

But I will, once I get back.

1974-75 Rogers Starlighter IV New England White 13/16/22 (w/Dyna)
1964-67 Rogers Blue Glass Glitter 12/14/16/20
early Oaklawn Camco Blue Moire 12/14/20
1926 Super Ludwig 5x14
1960-ish Ludwig COB 5x14 Super Sensitive
1960-ish Ludwig COB 6.5x14 Super Sensitive
1970 Ludwig COB Cut-Badge 5x14 Supra Phonic

Looking for a Camco Aristocrat SD in Blue Moire!!
Posted on 4 years ago
#5
Posts: 144 Threads: 16

A cut rubber band wrapped under the muffler head works well, too.

Posted on 4 years ago
#6
Posts: 5291 Threads: 226

From rculberson

A cut rubber band wrapped under the muffler head works well, too.

I find that in time, the rubber dries out, becomes brittle and falls apart...

Cheers

1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn
1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
Posted on 4 years ago
#7
Posts: 144 Threads: 16

From grantro

I find that in time, the rubber dries out, becomes brittle and falls apart...Cheers

You’re correct, but my experience has been that it lasts years and is an easy enough re-fix. Next time, though, I’ll give the fishing line solution a try. Hadn’t thought of that. Thanks!

Posted on 4 years ago
#8
Posts: 350 Threads: 33

OK. I finally have pics of the muffler in question. Upon inspecting it, I don't see any way a rubber band or floss will work. Has anybody been able to adjust these to keep them from buzzing?

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1974-75 Rogers Starlighter IV New England White 13/16/22 (w/Dyna)
1964-67 Rogers Blue Glass Glitter 12/14/16/20
early Oaklawn Camco Blue Moire 12/14/20
1926 Super Ludwig 5x14
1960-ish Ludwig COB 5x14 Super Sensitive
1960-ish Ludwig COB 6.5x14 Super Sensitive
1970 Ludwig COB Cut-Badge 5x14 Supra Phonic

Looking for a Camco Aristocrat SD in Blue Moire!!
Posted on 4 years ago
#9
Posts: 1459 Threads: 87

Does the pad seem loose at all?

Maybe take the C clip off and the muffler pad. Should be able to see a way to put something under the pad before remounting to put some small pressure clip when back in place.

Posted on 4 years ago
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