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Topic: Elmo FP Regular 8mm Motor Belt
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Phil Mitchell
Expert Film Handler
Posts: 144
From: Melbourne, Australia
Registered: Aug 2013
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posted October 11, 2014 04:34 AM
Hi all,
I recently got hold quite cheap a regular 8mm Elmo FP projector, handy as it has a speed control.
Motor seems fine, some on here from my searching seem to know a bit about this brand, anyway I put a few drops of oil on the two cogs in the back the plastic and metal ones, which helped the manual winder more things, but when I turned motor on, even at full speed, they didn't move and neither did spindles.
I suspected belts, I actually I think fluked it, I was pulling on the belt that connects to the motor / fan, as it appears loose and once I did that obviously I created enough tension as cog wheels, shutter blade and spindles moved as they should.
Found this on Ebay Aust from seller in USA, is it the right one?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ELMO-FP-FP-A-FP-C-FP-8C-Projector-Belt-1-Motor-Belt-/251564328108?pt=US_Movie_Slide_Projectors&hash=item3a926704ac
Pictures of projector below in case someone sees any other
issues. Thanks in advance
Phil
ps anyone need a Elmo FP Manual?
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Phil Mitchell
Expert Film Handler
Posts: 144
From: Melbourne, Australia
Registered: Aug 2013
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posted October 11, 2014 09:51 PM
Hi Janice, how are you.
Thanks for reply.
Yes since I posted I have noticed Elmo FP model had a few different versions, but basically same belts etc.
Yes I'm going to get both belts, bit suss of the top belt for Reel spindles, as when I turn the manual winder, while the belt and the spindles inside the back move, the reel spindles on the outside don't move, ( I assume they should) funny looking belt, not rubber, kind of looks like wound together metal of some sort.
Would you mind checking if your Elmo top belt does the same or not when you use the manual winder, if it has one.
Thanks for offer of manual, I'll keep that in mind.
Thanks
Phil
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Phil Mitchell
Expert Film Handler
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From: Melbourne, Australia
Registered: Aug 2013
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posted October 12, 2014 12:19 AM
Many thanks for checking that Janice, yeah I will order both belts and see what projector is like once I get them installed.
Found a seller in USA with both.
Thanks for you tube link, that is real handy.
BTW remember my Sankyo 600, problem was that speed control board, oh man do I wish I had looked harder at that first before micro switches, however my MS now have better solder and I put some terminals on them too, replaced wiring as well.
But in hindsight especially after few months ago you gave me advise on how to adjust the speed pots, hmm, sometimes the obvious stares one in the face, s someone had played with this board before, I'd imagine to try and make their own Telecine etc. Just waiting on a follow 8mm forum member Pete from Australia here to send me a replacement board.
Does this help with your Sankyo at all? Or is it a different set up to the 600?
Cheers
Phil
Cheers
Phil
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Bradford A Moore
Master Film Handler
Posts: 272
From: Provincetown, Ma
Registered: Jul 2005
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posted October 12, 2014 08:40 AM
Hi Phil,
If you need more belts for your FP, and other Elmo's, I highly recommend Marvin Meister at The Photo Center 7961 Beverly Blvd. LA, CA 90048. His Phone Number is 323-653-6688, and Marvin has worked on my Elmo St 800 too. If you send him a text message at this phone number, he can give you a email address too. I'm sorry that I have forgotten it.
He is very knowledgeable, and sometimes can help you with a problem over the phone. I really like the FP a lot, and use it often. Its only flaw is the zoom attachment, which usually has clouded over. When this happens there is no way to fix it. I find it is better to use without it. If you pull back 30 or 40 feet from where you are projecting, you will still get a decent size image. I do this quite often with my weekly film series.
Good luck, Brad
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Phil Mitchell
Expert Film Handler
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From: Melbourne, Australia
Registered: Aug 2013
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posted October 28, 2014 04:22 AM
just an update to say all good, one new motor belt and Elmo is happy, man quiet machine, I got other belt and will put it on to, as it is a tiny bit sluggish turning rewind spindle.
Oh I did have to use 3 in one oil as well where sprockets are, as the manual winding was stiff as anything, after a few drops, carefully placed, it is fine.
Thanks for help.
Phil
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