> In order not to waste money on guessing, verifications have to be made in a
> distinct order. Mechanicals come first. Compression balance must be known.

Well, you're right, of course, Tim.  Your anecdote is good informative
testimony (thanks). But, of course I was looking for the shortcut!

There usually seems to be common problems w/ common solutions, so I hope for
the best.  It may be worth the small gamble to me to replace a few cheap
things that are likely suspects, rather than go through the time/expense of
"proper" diagnosis (pardon any blasphemy).  I think if I always fixed things
the right way, I'd have a few less pennies in my pocket!  To add to my
rationale,  some of the "quick-fixes" are things that could (should) be
checked/replaced anyway...which maybe is more in line w/ your rationale,
after all.

> You must make the proper knowledge
> available in the proper order to insure that all daemons are exorcised.

Well, I like to keep a couple of those little guys around just to keep
things interesting.

I'll check/replace the "easy" stuff that some have suggested, and if the
quick-fixes don't do it, then  I'll hit the list w/ some compression
numbers! (albeit, defeated by the odds)

Thanks all,

James
90 Carat