Got my Eiki running again, with the bit of silicone oil, thanks loads for the
tips, very much appreciated!
It's still sounding pretty creaky, but it's running
Next issue is that it's sporadically losing its loop - first reel after oiling
ran through aok (approx 4 mins)- I rewound and ran it through again, twice, and
both times it lost the loop a few times during the first few feet (the exposed
leader at the head of the reel; by the time it got to the actual image it was
running ok
Any ideas what that might be due to / how to fix it?
thanks! Moira
moiratierney.net vimeo.com/moiratierney
On Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 03:05:27 PM EST, Zach Poff
<[email protected]> wrote:
I'm not a veteran projector tech, but I have found that my SL-0 often needs
lubrication inside the telescoping tube under the lens mount that slides
forward/back when the film path engages. Old lubricant gets "chalky" and the
resistance is enough to make the main knob stiff or impossible to turn.
In page 53 of the Eiki service manual (
http://www.film-tech.com/warehouse/wareview.php?id=1480&category=2 ) you'll see
the pin that slides inside a tube called the "reception bracket guide bar".
Take it apart, clean it out with alcohol on cotton swabs. I lube it with
silicone oil (although I don't think the service manual mentions any
lubrication in that spot). If you use common petroleum-based oil or grease, it
will dry out again in a few years. Synthetics like silicone oil or PTFE grease
(Superlube in the US) will last much longer.
I should note that it's probably the tip of the iceberg. There are many points
that need lubrication, so other problems might be on their way (especially if
previous service was done with whatever lubricants were at hand).
Hope it helps!
Zach Poff
https://www.zachpoff.com
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