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Author Topic: Vic 8 Gate Frame Closing Lever Bob Brown Expert Film Handler Posts: 146 From: Grand Rapids, MI Registered: Apr 2002 posted 08-25-2010 09:32 AM                        I have a V8 that I need to replace the gate frame opening/closing lever shaft. When trying to open the gate, the opening lever just spins. I have removed the top and bottom screws of the housing that holds the lever but cannot remove the assembly. Is there a trick to get this off.  |  IP: Logged Demetris Thoupis Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1240 From: Aradippou, Larnaca, Cyprus Registered: Apr 2001 posted 08-25-2010 09:43 AM                     Do you have a pic of the part you are refering to? There were two variations of it. One with a round knob and one with a newer type of knob which differs a bit. Post a picture first. Demetris  |  IP: Logged Bob Brown Expert Film Handler Posts: 146 From: Grand Rapids, MI Registered: Apr 2002 posted 08-25-2010 10:04 AM                        Demetris I will have to go to the theatre and get the pic. I can tell you that it is not the round knob, but the level handle version. I do have an old V8 head we use for parts, that one has the round knob,which works fine, would that be interchangeable with the lever version?  |  IP: Logged Demetris Thoupis Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1240 From: Aradippou, Larnaca, Cyprus Registered: Apr 2001 posted 08-25-2010 01:37 PM                     I am not sure. Remove first the cover gate by opening it and sliding the opened part upwards and towards you. You should see two screws holding the complete gate assembly on the casting which you should remove to remove the plete assembly. There might be some very fine metal spacers between the assembly and the main casting. Make sure to not remove them. From there on you can clearly see the knob mechanism and figure how to remove it. Demetris  |  IP: Logged Larry Zuverink Film Handler Posts: 98 From: Caledonia, MI, USA Registered: Nov 2002 posted 08-25-2010 07:58 PM                     Repaired Allen screws were loose on the lever and tension spring behind it was broke.  |  IP: Logged Demetris Thoupis Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1240 From: Aradippou, Larnaca, Cyprus Registered: Apr 2001 posted 08-26-2010 12:27 AM                     Good for you  |  IP: Logged Ian Parfrey Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1049 From: Imbil Australia 26 deg 27' 42.66" S 152 deg 42' 23.40" E Registered: Feb 2009 posted 08-26-2010 01:47 AM                     Demetris "Mr. Cinemeccanica" Thoupis to the rescue! Larry, Demetris is your guy for 'meccanica issues- he's helped me many times..and my Vic 8's are still going strong and no bits flying off. You'll be in good hands.... just don't rubbish Vic 5's.  |  IP: Logged Larry Zuverink Film Handler Posts: 98 From: Caledonia, MI, USA Registered: Nov 2002 posted 08-26-2010 09:17 AM                     I'll remember that. Bob's a little green and just went for way to complicated of a fix. FYI it's 8r and panel he was trying to remove doesn't come off with out removing the back cover first. The Water lines are connected to to front cover.  |  IP: Logged Demetris Thoupis Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1240 From: Aradippou, Larnaca, Cyprus Registered: Apr 2001 posted 08-26-2010 10:15 AM                     Good old water lines. Today is not a standard feature. You need to specially order them. Demetris  |  IP: Logged

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