On my mid-70's Gottliebs, relays are often mounted using rubber grommets so that they can move a bit. My question is why is this the case?
So they operate better like this? Is it to dampen sound? So that nudging has a bit less chance to transfer to and possible activate relay switches? Anti-cheat?
Your thoughts appreciated as trying to understand the motivation behind design - thanks.
(Attached a pic of a typical GTB relay bracket)
Because pop bumpers/sling shots send a lot of vibrations thru the pf. Without the damping you'd see pop bumpers in a feedback loop continually firing...
I always like my "bang the center of the pf with my fist" test, if you got a pop or rollover contact adjusted too close you'll find it.
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