Very cool, just purchased a Superior outdoor display inc. marquee with a signatrol 3 contact chaser that I had to change a bearing out with an elongated hole. Thanks for the great content!
Good job ! Consider also that the brass bushing could have a slightly biconical section hole, like an "hourglass" shape. This retains a permanent film of lubricant in the middle (thanks to the "stickyness" of the oil) : It is the so-called "olivated hole" of the watchmakers.
Awesome video!!! I have the Signatrol Model 30-44 4 point flasher, the large 80 tooth gear failed. it cracked. I have found the part. it did damage the small gear shaft a little but I think it can be used yet...
Something I am a little confused on is the Signatrol Moveable Long Contact for Model 30-44. Not sure what that means. I know it controls the speed of the flash, but how is it adjusted, do you know?
Long contacts are the ones with the little wheel that rides over the cam, they move up and down to make/break the circuit. the short contacts are the stationary ones that don't move.
another viewer suggested an RC car bearing, so you two might be onto something! thanks for the suggestion, ill do some searching to see what i can find for fixing the next one...
@@NeonPreservation No worries:) I'd thought I would mention it because I have in the past used bushings from cheap dc brush motors successfully in my own projecs.
Very cool, just purchased a Superior outdoor display inc. marquee with a signatrol 3 contact chaser that I had to change a bearing out with an elongated hole. Thanks for the great content!
nice, sounds like a similar problem to what mine had.
glad you liked the video!
Another fix that a sign maker friend told me is using an RC car bearing, which I have yet to try, Again Great Video!
@@NeonPreservation exact same problem!
Another great instruction video. Your editing and off-the-cuff delivery is great!
thanks, i appreciate the compliment!
I’ve always liked a good mechanism. Found this channel while I was going to make myself a chaser light sign, and I like what I see.
nice! hopefully some of my content will be applicable to your project
Great repair. That brass rod worked out very well.
it did! when it wears out i can just cut another bit and put it in there. quick and inexpensive way to repair these neat vintage flashers!
Looks like an INN from Mt. Fuji! Cool flasher units.
you're right, good eye! i currently have the tubes off while working on the sign.
Good job ! Consider also that the brass bushing could have a slightly biconical section hole, like an "hourglass" shape. This retains a permanent film of lubricant in the middle (thanks to the "stickyness" of the oil) : It is the so-called "olivated hole" of the watchmakers.
very interesting, i was unaware of such a bushing until now. thanks for the tip!
Awesome video!!! I have the Signatrol Model 30-44 4 point flasher, the large 80 tooth gear failed. it cracked. I have found the part. it did damage the small gear shaft a little but I think it can be used yet...
Those things are interesting!
agreed! i just love how they are completely mechanical; no electronic circuitry involved!
I NEED ONE IF THOSE!
yes! aren't they awesome?!
@@NeonPreservation They are awesome!
Hello I have a 3 contact flasher, and it keeps sticking
Something I am a little confused on is the Signatrol Moveable Long Contact for Model 30-44. Not sure what that means. I know it controls the speed of the flash, but how is it adjusted, do you know?
Long contacts are the ones with the little wheel that rides over the cam, they move up and down to make/break the circuit. the short contacts are the stationary ones that don't move.
Have you ever tried using the brass bushings from small dc brush motors? They look similar.
another viewer suggested an RC car bearing, so you two might be onto something! thanks for the suggestion, ill do some searching to see what i can find for fixing the next one...
@@NeonPreservation No worries:)
I'd thought I would mention it because I have in the past used bushings from cheap dc brush motors successfully in my own projecs.
What is the correct position to install the flasher ??
it depends on the type of flasher. the flashers shown in this video are designed to be installed with the rotating disk in a vertical position.
It' is new