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| jonnyfido Joined: 06 Sep 2001 Posts: 1 |  Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2001 3:58 pmI'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. |
| bertsaunders Joined: 20 May 2001 Posts: 577 | Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2001 6:10 pm 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 |
| GregStaab Joined: 12 Oct 2001 Posts: 20 | Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2001 4:42 pm 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 |
| bertsaunders Joined: 20 May 2001 Posts: 577 | Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2001 5:43 pm email me Bert |
| jdman Joined: 13 May 2001 Posts: 302 | Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2001 5:43 pm 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 |
| bertsaunders Joined: 20 May 2001 Posts: 577 | Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2001 6:30 pm 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 |
| GregStaab Joined: 12 Oct 2001 Posts: 20 | Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2001 7:04 am 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 |
| bertsaunders Joined: 20 May 2001 Posts: 577 | Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2001 7:24 pm 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 <font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: bertsaunders on 2001-10-31 11:26 ]</font> <font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: bertsaunders on 2001-10-31 11:32 ]</font> |
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