Rogersoholic
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Beavertail infro needed
Was there a difference in the hole location or diameter on the Cleveland, Dayton, or Fullerton beavertails? I mean could you swap them and not know the difference? I know the ealier ones had springs. Im just concered with the holes. Thanx in advance
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5/13/2008, 6:37 pm
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tommykat1
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Re: Beavertail infro needed
I think they're all the same...
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5/13/2008, 7:00 pm
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ThePloughman
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Re: Beavertail infro needed
There are slight casting differences. The 63/64 early beavertails used a slightly larger screw than the second issue. The reason for the change was that the screw post often broke off.
But basically they are all the same. You can take a spring and insert and pop it into a springless lug casing and it all fits.
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5/13/2008, 8:57 pm
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rogerwdowns
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Re: Beavertail infro needed
I'm a little confused...
Which is correct for the XP8-spring or springless?
I'm using both on my cali wine kit,but whichis the right one?
Does the spring really rattle as some claim?
If so,can it be remedied?
THX-Roger D.
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7/5/2008, 6:19 am
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blujax01
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Re: Beavertail infro needed
Hi Roger,
If you experience rattles, you can stuff the cavity with cotton balls or wrap felt around the spring.
I use the square cotton felt pads my wife buys for removing makeup. A pack of 100 costs like $2.00!
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7/5/2008, 6:26 am
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Dan Coluccio
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Re: Beavertail infro needed
From approx 1975-on the springless units were used. So, any XP8 kits would have the springless.
A beavertail lug from any era will fit any beavertail drum. As mentioned, the very first beavertails used a larger screw that caused problems with the screw-boss breaking off, but this was quickly corrected and those lugs are pretty scarce. They would still swap to any other drum, however...
I have never encountered a problem with the springs buzzing in a lug. The beavertails in use until the late 60's all had a felt pad inside to cushion the spring, but even after the felt was eliminated it wasn't a real problem. Any lugs with springs that do buzz can be stuffed with cotton.
Obviously, this is not an issue with the springless lugs...
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7/5/2008, 11:21 am
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rogerwdowns
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Re: Beavertail infro needed
Thanks!
I have a mix of both spring and springless on my cali wine. but it is not noticable. I can't hear a rattle.
But it good to know a simple fix is all that is needed. 
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7/6/2008, 11:29 am
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