Bell & Howell - Projector - Filmosound 641 - 642 ... - Cine Information
Bell & Howell - Projector - Filmosound 641 - 642 ... - Cine Information
Bell & Howell - Projector - Filmosound 641 - 642 ... - Cine Information
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Caution - Do not set the guide snug against<br />
the bearing as this would decrease the life<br />
of the pivot bearings and cam.<br />
C. Shuttle Tooth Protrusion<br />
If the transport mechanism has been<br />
removed from the main frame, turn the<br />
mechanism drive pulley until the shuttle<br />
is near the mid-stroke and the notched<br />
hole in the shutter blade (10) is aligned<br />
with the access hole in the fire shutter<br />
mounting plate (5). If the transport mechanism<br />
is assembled to the main frame,<br />
remove the condenser assembly, lampholder<br />
assembly (10, Figure 2), and pulley<br />
shield (12, Figure 2). The access hole in<br />
the fire shutter mounting plate can now<br />
be reached through the lamphouse. After<br />
turning the drive pulley to align the notched<br />
hole in the shutter with the access hole,<br />
insert the short end of a 6BA Allen Key<br />
and engage the in-out cam follower screw.<br />
Open the film gate and check the shuttle<br />
tooth protrusion with the height gauge<br />
(SER-550-6-NI). If the "NO-GO" step<br />
passes over the shuttle tooth, turn the cam<br />
follower screw counterclockwise to increase<br />
the protrusion. If the "GO" step<br />
will not pass over the tooth, turn the<br />
follower screw clockwise to decrease the<br />
protrusion.<br />
D. Fit of Shuttle to Pull-Down Cam<br />
Remove the blower belt and the projection<br />
lamp. Insert a wrench in the screw<br />
in the top shuttle arm pivot. Run the<br />
projector at sound speed, without film,<br />
and tighten the screw just enough to stop<br />
the tapping noise produced by the cam<br />
shoes on the pull-down cam, then tighten<br />
the screw 1 / 8 to l/4 turn. If in doubt<br />
about the source of the noise, loosen the<br />
screw until the shuttle hammer is pronounced,<br />
then tighten down to reduce this<br />
noise. After making the adjustment, disconnect<br />
the projector from the power<br />
source, discharge the motor starting<br />
capacitor and disengage the drive belt.<br />
Turn the drive pulley by hand through<br />
one complete revolution. The load will<br />
33<br />
normally increase slightly as the stroke<br />
starts. If the shuttle is tight during the<br />
stroke but loose and noisy during the<br />
backstroke, check for a missing shuttle<br />
link bearing (14).<br />
Caution - Do not tighten the shuttle more<br />
than is specified to remove the cam noise.<br />
Excessive tightening of the shuttle in an<br />
attempt to load the mechanism for the<br />
purpose of reducing the other noises will<br />
reduce the life of the cam and cam shoes.<br />
E. Shuttle Stroke<br />
The normal shuttle stroke (vertical<br />
travel of the shuttle teeth) is 0.3025 inch.<br />
(1) Procedure for Measuring Shuttle<br />
Stroke<br />
To check the shuttle stroke lay<br />
the projector on its back and open<br />
the lens carrier. Turn the mechanism<br />
until the shuttle teeth start<br />
to protrude through the aperture<br />
plate at the beginning of the downward<br />
stroke. Place the stroke<br />
gauge (SD-550-N1) into the film<br />
channel so that the slots in the<br />
edge of the gauge register over<br />
the shuttle teeth. Slowly turn the<br />
mechanism and the movement of<br />
the shuttle will slide the gauge<br />
along the aperture plate until at<br />
the bottom of the stroke the shuttle<br />
teeth withdraw below the plate.<br />
Continue turning the mechanism<br />
until the shuttle teeth again start<br />
to protrude through the aperture<br />
plate. Observe carefully, as the<br />
teeth rise, whether they strike<br />
the gauge as they come through.<br />
If so, adjust in the following<br />
manner.<br />
(2) Procedure for Adjusting Shuttle<br />
Stroke<br />
Loosen the two screws (30, Figure<br />
12) just enough to permit movement<br />
of the shuttle arm plate (33).