I’ve just been searching online and found the info. here on the Vanderblog regarding trip spring installation. Will keep working on it again today.
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SP-15 Trip Spring replacement advice needed
I recently posted about a problem I was having with new form rollers, and was just about to get back to dealing with that yesterday when a broken trip spring stopped me. It’s been awhile since I needed to replace one of these, but I have done so in the past without much issue. One […]
MoreChain tension issue on Universal I
This press recently got a rag stuck between the drum sprocket and the chain. After removing the rag and reconnecting the chain, I’m finding that the chain is alternating in a tight and loose pattern and dragging on the pedal mechanism. I’m concerned that the sprockets are misaligned or bent. I did try changing the […]
MoreUnresponsive grippers: Vandercook-4
I have been helping to get a recently-acquired Vandercook-4 up-and-running for a commercial digital printer new to the medium. The press was shipped from the UK, after having been reconditioned in advance of the sale. All looked to be in good working order, except the grippers. They did not move when the pedal was depressed. […]
MoreSP15 form roller adjustment knobs stripped?
My form rollers are too low, but the adjustment knobs seem totally ineffective. I got the press somewhat recently and it was a student press before I got it, so who knows what it’s been through. I think the knobs are likely stripped — does anyone have experience with an issue like this? Is it […]
MoreNoise on Vandercook 215
This press is similar to a #4. I was trying to raise the form rollers (the lollipop showed them as being too low). I was able to raise the form rollers on the operator side, but not on the gear side. I suspected the form roller bearing bar had come loose (it has two bolts […]
MoreVandy 4 drum Chain rattle & distributer roller pause
Hello friendsI have 2 issues I could use some help with: 1. the chain from ink drum to motor is gaining rattle and seems to have some slack (perhaps from the two rags that have gotten caught in the last decade? i’m not sure if the rattle is getting worse, or just bothering me more) […]
MoreNo. 4 Trip/Print screws
Hello! Just beginning my Vandercook journey and bringing a recently acquired No. 4 back (I hope!) to working, and I’ve been working on getting the trip/print mechanism to engage properly. The earlier posts on this issue have been incredibly helpful. I think I’ve narrowed the problem down to the fact that the sheet metal bracket […]
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Uni 1 – Grippers will not fully release at the end of the bed
Hello, we have a Universal 1 press, serial # 28671 (1969) that was converted from being a power drive to manual press by Don K. Black. Recently, we have noticed that the grippers are not releasing the paper fully at the end of the bed. The grippers all raise up and open easily at […]
MoreGurgling Noise from Vandercook Universal I Motor – Help!
Hi all! I have a Vandercook Universal I, and the motor has started to make… a gurgling noise? It’s hard to describe it. It doesn’t sound awful or anything, it’s just loud and different than what I’m used to. Any change in the press scares me to death, so I’m looking for help identifying the […]
MoreVandercook No 3 – Impression Cylinder Adjustment
The impression (using the ‘rule test’ in the book w/no ink) is noticeably and consistently light on the operator side, so we suspect the operator side of the carriage needs to be lowered. We also noticed that the “ceiling” of the Under Rail is somewhat worn (you can feel a very slight lip on it […]
MoreVandercook 32-28E drive belt replacement
Hi all. I need to replace the drive/motor belt on our 32-28E press. I’m not seeing an easy way to get the old belt up and over the shaft and am thinking I may have to remove the whole assembly, unless I’m missing something. Anyone have any experience with this repair or have a press […]
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