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Topic: Elmo 1200D Projector Maintenance
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Wayne Watson
Junior
Posts: 19
From: Northern California, USA
Registered: Dec 2012
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posted January 07, 2013 01:18 PM
I've used my projector sparingly over at least a 15 year period. It may be 25 years old. Probably 10- 15 years since I had it serviced.
I last fired it up maybe 3 years ago, and noticed it was sluggish to start. I could coax into normal operating speed by pushing on a few wheels inside. Recently I started thinking my super 8 film onto DVD. Again I found I had to coax it up to top speed. Interestingly, I found I could do it much faster, if I turned the motor knob CCW one position. 10 seconds. It probably could use some lubrication.
I found a service manual on the web, but it talks about four or so lubricants. I think they no longer exist by their names. Does anyone have suggestions on how to lubricate various components?
Out of curiosity does anyone know about how old it is?
When I did use it regularly, I used only the basic functions to show family or commercial films. It has all sorts of recording functions, but I never used them. I think the counter does not work. It's possible it might work. I have the back unscrewed, so perhaps putting it in place would cause the counter to work. Sound seems fine.
As it turns out I have a 1200 foot reel (12" dia.) of the L&H Way Out West. I thought I'd try it, and found my take up reel is too small. Possibly it's somewhere in the closet with other camera eqpt. I did notice that the take up reel would not hold the 12" reel. It may need a 1/2" longer extension to the take up arm. The book mentions how to do this, but whatever I'm doing, doesn't seen to extend the arm further. Where can I buy a 12" tape up reel. Comments?
I've uploaded an image of the "extension" page. However, I have no idea if it worked. I got a page saying it had worked, but I just closed the page. I see nothing here that shows it attached. Is it possible to attach more than one image?
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Hugh Thompson Scott
Film God
Posts: 3063
From: Gt. Clifton,Cumbria,England
Registered: Jan 2012
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posted January 08, 2013 10:53 AM
Hi Wayne and welcome, I know I bought my first Elmo st1200 way
back in '75, so these machines have a bit of age to them now.
I would suggest some very light oil,that would probably be a bit
like clock oil for lubricating the cogs etc,perhaps even a spray with WD40, but remove the lens and make sure that the rubber wheels
don't get any stray splashes on them or the belts.You can also
give the belts a wipe with meths to remove grease,and if the
rubber wheels aren't gripping as they should, a light rough up
with a piece of sandpaper should ensure a better grip.As for
the take up and 1200' spools, the little plastic guide at the rear
slides back to accommodate this, but be very careful the spool
doesn't catch it during your film show, as it will jam the spool
and result in film being discharged all over the floor.
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