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Author Topic: Christie M-35GP Changeove Dustin Mitchell Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1865 From: Mondovi, WI, USA Registered: Mar 2000 posted 11-10-2002 05:44 PM                     I have a question on adjusting the Christie M-35GP changeover. There is the one set screw for adjusting where the blade bottums out, I can get that just fine. But how do you keep the blade from falling a little bit after it goes up? It seems whenever the changeover opens the blade will fall back down just enough to be noticable on screen. My service tech described to me over the phone where there was another adjustment to tighten up the blade so it wouldn't fall down like that, but it was a while ago and I can't remember. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.  |  IP: Logged Brad Miller Administrator Posts: 17775 From: Plano, TX (36.2 miles NW of Rockwall) Registered: May 99 posted 11-10-2002 05:56 PM                     Screw #14  |  IP: Logged Mark Gulbrandsen Resident Trollmaster Posts: 16657 From: Music City Registered: Jun 99 posted 11-10-2002 09:44 PM                     Be careful not to remove the screw or else the spring and ball will fall out and get lost. Last week I had to dissect two P35 changeovers and they can be a real pain to get adjusted just right. Too much tension on the screw will also not allow the shutter to close all the way. You have to find a happy compromise on this screw's tension. What ever you do, don't loose the spring and ball! Remember these "Digital Ready" Springs and Balls are only available through Christie dealers! Mark @ CLACO  |  IP: Logged Aldo Baez Master Film Handler Posts: 266 From: USA Registered: Mar 2001 posted 11-11-2002 01:13 AM                    Just to clarify since the pic is sorta small, #14 is in the upper left correct?  |  IP: Logged Mark Gulbrandsen Resident Trollmaster Posts: 16657 From: Music City Registered: Jun 99 posted 11-11-2002 07:00 PM                     Yes Aldo, That is correct. Also, there is a grove machined in the armature(sliding shaft)of the changeover that the ball drops into to lock the C/O in the open position. Mark 2 CLACO  |  IP: Logged

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