Problem with ELF

[Martin Davey]

Dear Forum,

My ELF RM2 has developed a fault. Although the motor turns it does not engage and turns over the workings of the projector. The motion stops after the larger pully, with is attached to a belt directly from the motor, so I'm guessing it is in the sealed unit (cam?), the one where oil is dropped in. By turning the inching knob the whole mechanism does move correctly and quite freely. All of the drive belts appear in good shape with tension. This problem appears in both forward and reverse. Any ideas, thanks, Martin

[Nantawat Kittiwarakul]

Possibly a sticky clutch mechanism, used for showing still frame. It's probably stuck in "disengaged" position. A disassembly/clean-up/reassembly would be needed.

[Martin Davey]

Thanks very much Nantawat! : )

[Maurice Leakey]

Martin
You may not be aware that manuals are available (free) on Film Tech. Click on below, then 16mm Projectors and then scroll to "Eiki RST/RT/RM Operator & Service Manuals".
I hope that you may find them useful.
http://www.film-tech.com/warehouse/i...ategory=2#16mm Projectors

Maurice

[Martin Davey]

Thank you Maurice I will! : )