Michael Leake

This is to let all know that the rebuild of my arri 16 s is done! It runs beautifully. I will now build a power pack and soon film. I had to rebuild the switch assembly and it seems that the buckle switch does not work. It could be an adjustment or it might have to be wired again. I am not sure. The variable speed motor which I rebuilt is working great!. Later.

It is possible that there is a dead spot in the rheostat, corrosion. I had to carefully dismantle the motor and clean everything (the brushes, rheostat coils all electrical contacts). I also replaced the bearings with new sealed bearing. I had to re-solder some wiring. The motor worked very well upon re-assembly. I hope this helps. I did not have any manual to do this.

The Chronosynth 1/8 special oil price is $38.00 for a small vial and the Arri grease Isoflex LDS 18/05 small tube is $16.00. Lubricants for the Arriflex S 16mm, both from Arri NY, email: Laura Stagg <lstagg@ARRI.com> Thanks JJ Cotter

​I need some arriflex grease and oil for the internal gears on an arriflex 16mm S. Some thread already in your system mentioned trying to get it from a German company that may still make that type of lubricant. I have not heard from them yet. Any help is good. Michael Leake

Tim, Thanks for the response. I have had a dose of what you talk about. I have been servicing the turret. The turret on my camera has one lens socket with a stainless steel sleeve. The other two are milled sockets. I acquired two lenses for the camera and they did not fit in either of the two milled lens sockets. I removed the turret from the camera. From the turret, I had to remove the pair of lens locking levers and the lens key from both lens sockets. Then, by hand, I carefully sanded, polished and waxed the sockets. Both of the lenses will now fit into either socket. When I re-installed the lens locking levers I discovered that I had reversed two washer shims and the lens locking levers would not operate. I had to switch them around to make the levers operate freely. I am thinking I will have this happen again with other areas of the arri.

I have a Bolex H-8 with three lenses. I understand you want for parts only. This one is in good working condition. I had it on ebay for sale for $250 and it did not sell. contact me. Mike Leake

Received the arriflex 16 s Magazine Opening Cover. The build continues

The deal I got on arri is this: arriflex 16mm S, NO COVER for the film compartment. An Anginieux 10-150 zoom lens(a little rough looking, but working) an arriflex 8V variable motor(Now repaired and running), the diopter/viewfinder has rust on two of the interior lenses(rust got removed). All for $415.00 Might be a bargain, not really sure. Once it is running, I will think it is a bargain M.L.

Sorry Mark My typing on a smart phone is horrible. I have an Arriflex 16S. And I mean schematic, which would hopefully show detailed information on the order of dis-assembly and re-assembly of internal mechanical parts, and possible tolerances, adjustments and alignmentsl Thanks Michael Leake

Yds, I have the owners manual, I am hoping to get some servicing manual information before I start taking my array 16s apart. So far I have had the motor and the diopter apart and back together. Michael Leake

I should read and update more often.. The motor that came with this arri16 was seized and it was the bearings. I ordered and installed new sealed bearings, cleaned all of the parts, polished contacts, applied lube conservatively and the motor now works. I actually had it powering the camera. I had issues with the eyepiece. It has water damage and rust on the glass. I used oxalic acid to dissolve the rust with absolutely NO damage to the glass lenses. It will soon will soon be back together. with light lubing(I do not have any array lubes at all) the action of the diopter seems very smooth. More updates as I progress. Thanks to all for help michael leake

Does anyone have a auricles 16mm s servicing schematic which you can post?? Thanks Michael Leake

I know that this is been there done that, but I got my first Arri 16mm S. It needs a little work, which I have started. but this is very exciting for me. Michael

Thanks, I will let you know. Probably two weeks before I get it. Michael

P.S. Do you have any 200' magazines for this model?? Thanks Again Michael

When I get the motor, and look at it I will let you know. And trade for credit?, With you? for a working variable speed? Let me know about this offer. Thanks Michael

I just purchased an arriflex 16s from ebay, it has not arrived yet. It does not have a Magazine cavity cover . Does anyone have an extra?, How much? or where I might get on. The motor was advertized as being "seized" and would not turn. I may be naive, but with my mechanical backround, I think I can repair it. The motor is the variable speed type reverse/forward. Next, What would be the voltage/amp power supply to use or I can make this also. Thanks for information from everyone in advance. Michael

2253 processing I haven't shot is yet I will update when I shoot and process. Yale Film and Video is going to try and process it. Got to get tape or a tape splicer. Thanks to all, so far. Michael

I need advice on splicing Kodak 2253 16mm film. What type of film cement? Best way to splice it. I am using it for home movies, direct projection in a bell & howell 16mm projector. No plans to telecine or reprint. Thanks to all Michael

for "drive med" it is "drive bed"

This is about Eumig C3 double 8mm camera. Please post in the correct forum. Thanks I need some advice on disassembly of this camera, especially the interior motor works. I do not seem to ba able to get the clockworks and drive med out of the camera. There seem to be only 4 screws to free the whole clockwork mechanism and lift it out. Anyone done this type of work?? Thanks Michael

Gear and spring. I have not yet tackled that area yet, but I expect to. It seems lubrication could help reduce noise and increase operational efficiency. Thanks. Next project will be an Eumig C3 8mm. It makes squeeky noises.

I have an Eumig 16c from eBay. It came with bent lens turret arms, a faulty film speed selector dial a an interior detent arm that prevents lens selection when the main lens is in any other position except infinity focus. Well, (patting myself on the back) I disassembled it, did lots of cleaning lubrication, straightened all the bent items, put the lenses back in their proper seats and it is now purring loudly. I made a test film for focus, iris operation and speed. Now I will have to weight for the film to come back

Everyone whose has given advice, thanks it has been very helpful. M.L.