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Matthew Heinrichs
Junior
Posts: 2
From: Independence, MO, USA
Registered: Nov 2012

posted 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!

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Pasquale DAlessio
Film God

Posts: 3523
From: Bristol,RI, USA
Registered: May 2010

posted 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..

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Matthew Heinrichs
Junior
Posts: 2
From: Independence, MO, USA
Registered: Nov 2012

posted 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!

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Jim Hatcher
Junior
Posts: 5
From: Howell, MI, USA
Registered: Oct 2011

posted 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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