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Jordan Lopez
Junior
Posts: 2
From: Austin, Texas
Registered: Jul 2011

posted May 21, 2018 08:48 AM

Hi all,

I recently took a trip around our local thrift store and found a Bell and Howell 253-AR 8mm projector, thankfully it works but has a few quirks. Firstly the belts are tired and stretched so new ones have been ordered and the second is it sounds like it needs a good oiling but not sure what oils to use, does anyone have any they can recommend or suggest? Thanks!

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Maurice Leakey
Film God

Posts: 5895
From: Bristol. United Kingdom
Registered: Oct 2007

posted May 21, 2018 09:58 AM

I suggest you use some thin oil. That sold for use in sewing machines is suitable.

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Barry Fritz
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1061
From: Burnsville, MN, USA
Registered: Dec 2009

posted May 21, 2018 11:31 AM

I like ZOOM oil. The bottle with the long, thin retractable spout is great for getting into small hard to reach places. It is available on Amazon and in Ace Hardware stores. It is a thin, high temp oil originally developed for turbines.

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Richard C Patchett
Master Film Handler

Posts: 424
From: Flint Mi 48506
Registered: Dec 2007

posted May 21, 2018 01:23 PM

Greetings
This is what i have been using for many years
Super Lube Oil Pen .25 oz
This is on my web site with picture
http://rcsclassic16mm.com/images/oil%20pen.jpg

RC

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Jordan Lopez
Junior
Posts: 2
From: Austin, Texas
Registered: Jul 2011

posted May 21, 2018 10:55 PM

Thank you guys I will look into the suggestions, hopefully I'll be able to quiet her down! [Smile]

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Zac Matthews
Junior
Posts: 9
From: Frome, Somerset, UK
Registered: Oct 2018

posted October 25, 2018 09:02 AM

Does anyone have any suggestions on what kind of oil I should use in my Bell and Howell 606H?

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Maurice Leakey
Film God

Posts: 5895
From: Bristol. United Kingdom
Registered: Oct 2007

posted October 25, 2018 10:27 AM

Zac
Remember that this projector could now be around 60 to 70 years old and as there are numerous gears it's quite probable that it needs more than just a drop of oil.
I suggest you watch the following video which gives some interesting comments on the gears and lubrication.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ef1jMkuYurc

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