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Topic: Extending the Simplex 1060 oil-drain tube.
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Rick Long
Jedi Master Film Handler
Posts: 759
From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 07-30-2002 09:13 PM
I did a search on this, honestly, but must have missed what I was looking for. Maybe its the way I am doing it (using a funnel), but I find it nearly impossible to drain the Simplex 1060 or Millenium projectors without getting at least some oil on the belts. Also, the need to stand at the projector with a funnel while it drains adds to the time needed to change oil in a multiplex. I notice that there is enough room for this oil tube at the front of the projector to be extended 3 or 4 inches, at least, which would then make it possible to hang a small can on the end of the oil tube making it possible to drain more than one projector at a time. My question is; does Strong sell an extender for this tube, or would someone be kind enough to give me the thread size so that I can get a bunch made? Thank you.
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Paul Salley
Expert Film Handler
Posts: 105
From: Liberal, Kansas
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 07-31-2002 02:40 PM
I've found the easiest way of draining the oil is to buy a piece of small plastic tubing that fits snug in the end of the drain hole. Cram the tubing in the hole (there is really no pressure so it should stay put )Then get a old gallon soap bottle or some other plastic container with a lid. Drill a small hole in the top of the lid for the hose to fit in, make sure the hose is snug in the hole so it won't fly out and oil drains all over the floor. Also make sure to drill another small hole somewhere at the top of the bottle for suction. Make a couple of these then you'll have non-stop oil changing fun  I guess I should add this works great with the oil plugs that have the petcock plug. The trick is to first loosen the petcock plug with pliers then hold the hose in the hole as you loosen the petcock plug by hand. hope this helps
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William Hooper
Phenomenal Film Handler
Posts: 1879
From: Mobile, AL USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 08-05-2002 12:10 AM
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I will make a kit for the Simplex projector to make changing the oil easier. I have changed the oil a few times myself and it is a dirty job. I will post later with a part number
When will we get a spin-on oil filter for the Simplex 35 to replace the little wire basket which doesn't come apart but still has mysterious little things in there even after soaking it in naptha, acetone, gasoline, etc? And how about other cool accessories, like dazzling blue halogen framing lights, neon for the undercarriage, & a plastic gold chain frame for the SN plate?
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