Posted by Carl Vogt on January 17, 2001 at 09:33:05:
In Reply to: Re: Graflex Top Mounted Rangefinder posted by Ron Crawford on January 12, 2001 at 06:28:45:Ron,
Finally got around to fixing the Rangelite on my Graflex.
I found the Radio Shack bulb #272-1132 works great produces a
bright spot on the wall at 15'
with no problem, (only in a dark room).
1. First remove the Batteries, then remove the two chrome screws on
the top of the top mounted Rangefinder, lift off the top of the
Rangefinder. Be careful not to bump or touch the mirrors. Set the
Rangfinder top upside down on your workbench.
Loosen the Phillips screw to the left of the bulb, remove old bulb.
Install the new bulb, mount on the holder with only the threaded
part of the base engaging the holder(Make sure the filament is
aligned up and down), retighten the screw.When projected this will
produce a filiment image (looks like a coil spring on the
wall)
Use a piece of masking tape or white paper to make sure the bulb is
aligned right and left,
should be well centered as in picture, may need to be adjusted a
couple of times.
Reassemble the top and test on a wall about 8-10 feet away,
readjust if necessary.
Hope this helps
Carl