8mm Forum: Elmo ST-1200 Seizing Up?

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Posted by Adam Schultzman (Member # 712) on July 15, 2012, 10:18 AM:

Hey all...
My Elmo ST-1200 had been running like a champ for quite awhile until just recently. I pulled it out to project after a few months of not using it and after about 10 minutes of running, it began to have a squealing sound (possibly from the motor??). Soon after that the projector slowed down and then came to a complete stop, thus burning a frame on my film. I tried starting it up again right afterwards but it was completely seized up. I tried using it again about an hour later and it seemed to work again but the same thing happened where it came to a stop. Anyone have any experience with this problem? any ideas? let me know. thanks!!
~adam

Posted by Joe Taffis (Member # 4) on July 15, 2012, 11:34 AM:

Adam, First of all...remove the back and check the belts. Also, try moving the speed control to 18fps and back to 24 a few times to see if that helps. That assembly may need re-adjustment.

Posted by Hugh Thompson Scott (Member # 2922) on July 15, 2012, 12:20 PM:

After checking the belts a little bit of lubrication never comes
amiss,make sure it is a light oil used.Also have a look at the fan.

Posted by Vincent Zabbia (Member # 2453) on July 15, 2012, 12:49 PM:

Change the motor belt

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