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Author Topic: AW3 Platter Problem Robert E. Allen Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1078 From: Checotah, Oklahoma Registered: Jul 2002 posted 12-19-2013 07:56 PM                     I started my #2 projector tonight and heard a loud snap! It appears the motor part driving the middle platter snapped (I haven't found it yet) and that platter stop taking up. The other two still work. So what do I do now? Call Sonic back down here or ask someone if they have a platter they want to sell cheap? Bob  |  IP: Logged Scott Norwood Film God Posts: 8146 From: Boston, MA. USA (1774.21 miles northeast of Dallas) Registered: Jun 99 posted 12-19-2013 08:14 PM                        What part went snap? The motor itself? That doesn't usually happen....  |  IP: Logged Robert E. Allen Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1078 From: Checotah, Oklahoma Registered: Jul 2002 posted 12-19-2013 08:27 PM                     It appears some sort of drive "wheel" on top of the motor. It's no longer there touching the platter edge as it is on the other two motors. I'm not familiar with Christie platters.  |  IP: Logged Sam D. Chavez Film God Posts: 2153 From: Martinez, CA USA Registered: Aug 2003 posted 12-19-2013 09:26 PM                       You are describing a drive wheel or time. There are several types and colors. The white one tend to turn to goo. I'm sure someone on this site has some new ones in stock. It's also possible the tire is still intact but the motor mount spring has fallen out so there is no tension pushing the motor into contact with the bottom of the platter. You have two other platters to compare it to and can run on the two good platters until a solution is found.  |  IP: Logged Justin Hamaker Film God Posts: 2253 From: Lakeport, CA USA Registered: Jan 2004 posted 12-19-2013 09:51 PM                        Robert: Is there a metal hub still attached to the motor shaft? It almost sounds like the rubber drive wheel may have snapped like a worn out rubber band. Assuming the motor shaft is still intact, this is as easy as replacing the rubber wheel that goes on top of the shaft - less than a 5 minute job if you have the part (p/n 192826-001). If you don't have one of these drive wheels on your shelf, I may have one I could send you.  |  IP: Logged Robert E. Allen Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1078 From: Checotah, Oklahoma Registered: Jul 2002 posted 12-19-2013 09:54 PM                     Thanks guys. I'll give it a closer look tomorrow and get back to you. I just took that minute with all the booth lights on and noticed the spring that on that motor mount is not there like on the other motor mounts. So now what. It's not on the floor so it must be inside the post. Bob  |  IP: Logged Sam D. Chavez Film God Posts: 2153 From: Martinez, CA USA Registered: Aug 2003 posted 12-19-2013 11:47 PM                       There should be a copper colored "pocket" that holds the base of the spring in place. These often get lost in moving the platter from one place to another. Perhaps the installer made a workaround and it has fallen away.  |  IP: Logged Brad Miller Administrator Posts: 17775 From: Plano, TX (36.2 miles NW of Rockwall) Registered: May 99 posted 12-20-2013 01:05 AM                     Robert, if the drive wheel (rubber roller about 1.5 inches in diameter) is still attached to the top of the motor but it just isn't TOUCHING the edge of the deck, then you just lost the spring that pushes on the bottom edge of the motor to hold tension against the platter deck. You could literally run to Home Depot and find a similar spring and jam in there.  |  IP: Logged Louis Bornwasser Film God Posts: 4441 From: prospect ky usa Registered: Mar 2005 posted 12-20-2013 06:45 AM                        All of these parts I still (for the moment) have in stock brand new. Louis  |  IP: Logged Robert E. Allen Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1078 From: Checotah, Oklahoma Registered: Jul 2002 posted 12-20-2013 03:23 PM                     Louis, please email me the price and I'll send you a check. Bob  |  IP: Logged Louis Bornwasser Film God Posts: 4441 From: prospect ky usa Registered: Mar 2005 posted 12-20-2013 05:16 PM                        What part do you need?  |  IP: Logged Robert E. Allen Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1078 From: Checotah, Oklahoma Registered: Jul 2002 posted 12-20-2013 09:10 PM                     As far as I can see it's the spring. I have an empty hole and can't find it anywhere. Bob  |  IP: Logged Sam D. Chavez Film God Posts: 2153 From: Martinez, CA USA Registered: Aug 2003 posted 12-20-2013 11:08 PM                       You need the pocket or cup that plugs the hole and the related spring.  |  IP: Logged Buck Wilson Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 894 From: St. Joseph MO, USA Registered: Sep 2010 posted 12-21-2013 02:07 AM                     Robert, I must say it is really neat watching you open up that theater. I feel like you and I are the only ones left on the board using 35mm anymore, haha I wish you the best of luck sir. Would love to come visit some time, I have family in the Tulsa/Inola/Claremore area so it'd be just a hop and a skip away!  |  IP: Logged Robert E. Allen Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1078 From: Checotah, Oklahoma Registered: Jul 2002 posted 12-21-2013 02:54 PM                     I look forward to meeting you when you can Buck. Thanks Sam. I think Louis figured that out. Bob  |  IP: Logged

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