On 2012-10-27, at 9:13 AM, David Tetzlaff wrote: >> What kind of Beaulieu is it? > > Actually, I have a clockwork R-16 that seems to have a bad spring motor. The > run is really short and it poops out at the end instead of running strong > until it stops. I was hoping to find someone who specializes in Beaulieau > service because I have a number of non-working or partial R-16 electric > bodies, which I'm hoping have some value to a repair shop for parts that > could be bartered against the cost of servicing the clockwork camera. > > I know of Bernie's reputation, but I'd guess he doesn't do enough Beaulieu > work to be interested in something like that, yes?
Hi David, It is likely your R16 just needs a good CLA. When the shutter mechanism is gummed up, it opposes a huge resistance to the spring motor. Once I see what you have, I might be interested in your Beaulieu bits and pieces in exchange for the work. Cheers, Jean-Louis _______________________________________________ FrameWorks mailing list [email protected] https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks
