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jonnyfido
Joined: 06 Sep 2001 Posts: 1 Location: New York City
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Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2001 3:58 pm Post subject: |
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I've read the articles on adjusting the Kalart Rangefinder, but on my Crown Graphic, the arm that connects from the rangefinder to the focusing rail is no longer connected. I can't tell if I'm missing pieces, or if it is just clamped in by turning the screw that is attached to the focusing rail. Can anyone help? The area I'm talking about is Fig. A in the image from the online manual at "http://graflex.org/images/kalart-adjust/4.jpg" on this website. I can't tell how the arm and the screw connect to each other at that point. Any help would be appreciated. |
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bertsaunders
Joined: 20 May 2001 Posts: 577 Location: Bakersfield California
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Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2001 6:10 pm Post subject: |
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Fido--The "attachment" I believe you are talking about--is a L shaped piece, that has an eccentric screw on it--and it is connected to the rear portion of the yoke "case" section, (short section behind link)with 2 small screws! The arm simply rides in a groove on the eccentric screw!
The piece is called a Bracket assy! If this piece is missing then the RF cannot be adjusted--however if it is there--you have no missing pieces--email me if you need a
illustration of the bracket Bert |
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GregStaab
Joined: 12 Oct 2001 Posts: 20 Location: long Island NY
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Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2001 4:42 pm Post subject: |
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maybe someone can help me with this. I have a speed graphic with a side mounted Kalart. the images in the view finder are bright but they don't move. I tried to move the the lever by hand and theres no reaction in the viewer.
Greg |
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bertsaunders
Joined: 20 May 2001 Posts: 577 Location: Bakersfield California
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Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2001 5:43 pm Post subject: |
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email me Bert |
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jdman
Joined: 13 May 2001 Posts: 302 Location: Midwest
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Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2001 5:43 pm Post subject: |
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First you need find out if the arm is slipping on the shaft. If not then a careful dis-assembly is required. Follow the instructions posted on this site. Springs could be off, gummed up etc. It is not rocket science but does require good, patient mechanical ability. Russ |
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bertsaunders
Joined: 20 May 2001 Posts: 577 Location: Bakersfield California
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Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2001 6:30 pm Post subject: |
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Have never seen instructions on how to SET THE ARM ITSELF--so experimented with cameras in my collection, and have come up with a simple jig--EMAIL ME
Bert |
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GregStaab
Joined: 12 Oct 2001 Posts: 20 Location: long Island NY
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Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2001 7:04 am Post subject: |
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Bert, thanks for the offer of help. I found the arm is slipping slightly on the shaft, and the return spring doesn't have much strength. The arm isn't always following the lens forward when it moves.
Greg |
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bertsaunders
Joined: 20 May 2001 Posts: 577 Location: Bakersfield California
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Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2001 7:24 pm Post subject: |
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If the arm has slipped on the shaft--the only way you have to position it again is by trial and error---the jig I have is made from 2 pieces of wood, and with it you can re-set the arm to it's 'correct' position
without any dis-assembly, (internal springs are seldom out of position >unless< some would be jack of all trades, has bungled up a repair job!)
Again, >>email me for an instruction sheets!
Bert
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