8mm Forum: Question about a Bell and Howell 16mm 552

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Posted by Matthew Heinrichs (Member # 3351) on November 06, 2012, 02:54 PM:

I have one that I am trying to get going.

It runs like a champ...bulb is good. The only thing is that the film seems not want to frame...I don't know if it's bouncing or what...any ideas.

Thanks...any help is appreciated!

Posted by Pasquale DAlessio (Member # 2052) on November 06, 2012, 03:32 PM:

First clean the film channel. There may be a broken piece of film in there.

Second check the filmgate for any obstructions. It doesn't take muck.

Third Come back here if that doesn't work..

Posted by Matthew Heinrichs (Member # 3351) on November 06, 2012, 03:48 PM:

Thank you very much, I will give it a try...it's just one of many projectors I have amassed from thrift stores and garage sales over the years...it's kind of an addiction. I got several that need some love and care...glad I found this forum. Thanks Pasquale!

Posted by Jim Hatcher (Member # 2762) on December 04, 2012, 07:01 PM:

Make sure it's loading properly and holding the loop. Manually thread it if necessary. It's possible that the claw is not engaging when you pull it out of autoload, or the loop restorer is not working correctly.

Jim

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