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by Eddy_Baby
on Sun May 07, 2006 4:15 am |
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Guys/Gals,
I've got a Premier Supermatic and it has the "hiccup" in the middle of the
cranking operation that makes it real hard to crank through.
In looking at the bottom, I noticed the "H" linkage (see the picture at:
http://syo.dalrun.com/Machines/Premier/Tuning/images/index.php?image=Linkage.jpg
on mine is tilted like the picture shows, but the end where the red 2 --->
is, is pointed, not flat and at least an 1/8th of an inch from the wall.
If I push the side of the "H" opposite from the wall, and make the end hit
the wall, the "H" tilts a bit more, and the amount of the cutter showing
inside the nozzle is decreased and THEN the crank turns VERY smoothly.
The part of my cam (where the red 1 ---> is written on) is identical to the
picture and there dosen't appear to be any great wear and tear marks on
either the cam or the little button.
My question is, what can I do to make the mid part of the "H" move toward
the wall of the machine so the cutter backs off just a bit and allows smooth
operation?
Thanks in advance for any help you can be.
Ed |
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by JohnC
on Mon May 08, 2006 7:53 am |
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Ed,
first off ---welcome
on the "hiccup" The only time that I get that action it's telling me to Disassemble and clean the cutter. I'll use an Emery (600 grit) to polish and smooth out the blade put it back together and its good to go.
The other point to check is the crank bushing ---when they get sloppy they will change the arc on the travel which will create the same problem.
hope this helps
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by Eddy_Baby
on Tue May 09, 2006 6:08 am |
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Dear J.C.,
First, thanks for the reply. Between the time I wrote my post and now, I
had an idea that worked out great. First, let me say that the crank bushing
is cracked into 2 pieces horizontally, but in taking a REAL hard look at the
action, that was not the problem.
I'll keep on the lookout for a new bushing of better material and replace it
in the future. With the bushing so screwed up, I didn't want to start ripping
the Premier apart and not get it back together again  and be TOTALLY screwed.
What I ended up doing was to remove the "Universal Spoon" (Part Number 39) and
then cranked the handle until the cam was at the side of the post. This is the
point at which the cutter is at its deepest and shows the most of itself in the
inside of the nozzle. I then got out my set of electric drill bits and started
inserting one after the other until I got to the one which would not slide into
the inside of the nozzle.
I put that one in my adjustable RPM electric drill and slowly drilled as far in
and out as the length of the drill bit would permit. I did that about 3 times
until there was barely any resistance.
I then took my can of compressed air and blew out all of the aluminum chips and
then re-inserted the "Universal Spoon".
I got out my "Stuffing Kit" and proceeded to make THEE most pleasent pack of
cigs I have ever done since getting my Ol' Big Blue. Since the "H" Linkage still
only tilted as far as it has in the past, and everything else was working as
THEY did in the past, the end results were identical as in the past: A nicely
packed, great tasting ciggy. BUT, oh what a pleasure it was to make them!!!!!
I have a feeling if I had done this the FIRST time the "hiccup" in the middle of
the cranking operation reared its ugly head, my crank handle bushing would STILL
be in one piece! Ya live and learn.
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by JohnC
on Sat Jun 24, 2006 7:27 am |
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Thanks Ed,
I tried this with the exception of using a bit that was the same size as the tube holder. I then took the cutter out and with a round file took the rifling off the cutter finished it with 6oo paper and as you say ----wow
Not the same machine any more---------smooooooth.
With Zips idea on the "mounting it to a bench" (or a table top) and yours on the bore job ---- a total different experience
Have you tried goin "springless"?
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