edselsouth1 Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 I am in need of a copy of the operating manual for an Alemite model # 7056 strobe type electronic wheel balancer. I have the strobe unit, and the vibration pickup, as well as the wheel spinner and the adapter rings for 13", 14", and 15" wheels. I have used the rings and spinner, but have not used the strobe, due to not having operating instructions. Anyone? Thanks, David. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Hunter is still in business - comparable??http://www.hunter.com/index.cfmhttp://www.hunter.com/balancer/strobe/index.cfmThis is for the Hunter strobe type - May be similar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edselsouth1 Posted September 27, 2013 Author Share Posted September 27, 2013 Marty, Thanks for the info in regards to the balancer. The Hunter is a unit similar to the Alemite, but is much newer. I'm going to try to do some experimentation with what I have, and try to figure it out. I've used the discs that mount on the rim, to balance tires, but not the strobe part. David. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC5 Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 I have an Alemite but not sure about model number. It does have the strobe light though. I can scan the manual and email if you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edselsouth1 Posted October 9, 2013 Author Share Posted October 9, 2013 MikeC5.... Thank you. A scan would certainly be of great help. I'd like to learn how to use the strobe part of the unit.David. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC5 Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 O.K. David. I'll try and do it this evening. I can try attaching it to this post or PM me your email.Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC5 Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 I scanned in the 12 pages but it is too large (2.5 MB) to attach here.Cover-pg 2.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pradeepsingh Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 I've read that on-car spin balancing can be used to balance any type of drive. Whether it be FWD, RWD, AWD, etc. Does anyone know why they say to use the motor to spin the drive wheels only??Why cant you just jack up each wheel individually, put the care in neutral, spin that wheel by itself with the electric motor, and balance one wheel, one corner at a time not caring if its FWD, RWD, AWD, etc??I must be a moron or something...I'll admit I know next to nothing about car drivelines, differentials, limited slip differentials, transfer cases, four wheel drive, AWD, etc. So, maybe there is something I'm missing...Anyone care to school me ?:Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TR3driver Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 I've read that on-car spin balancing can be used to balance any type of drive. Whether it be FWD, RWD, AWD, etc. Does anyone know why they say to use the motor to spin the drive wheels only??Why cant you just jack up each wheel individually, put the care in neutral, spin that wheel by itself with the electric motor, and balance one wheel, one corner at a time not caring if its FWD, RWD, AWD, etc?? I can think of two reasons, not sure which (if either) is correct.One is that it may take a lot of extra force to spin the differential, driveshaft, transmission and so on, with the risk of overheating the motor in the balancer. Seems like I've read that someplace. The other is that the balancer spins the tire really fast, perhaps faster than the speedometer and other components can handle. My Alemite has a label that says 10,000 rpm, which for a 6" diameter wheel works out to 178 mph. Someone posted in another thread about having to disconnect the speedo cable on some Oldsmobiles that had the speedo driven from a front wheel. MikeC5, if you happen to read this, I sure would like a copy of that manual! I've had an Alemite balancer gathering dust for many years, and I'm going to try to get it going again. It actually has vacuum tubes inside, so I think I'd best replace a few filter capacitors first, but it would be really neat to have instructions to go with it. Looking at the probe, it appears to be designed to sit on the floor, and be responsive only to vibrations that push the (horizontal) post in or out of the box. But I'm not quite clear on what the means relative to where to add weights to the wheel. I've been through a whole box of original front hubs for my 56 Triumph, and every one seems to be significantly out of balance. Balancing a wheel to match seems like the way to go, if I can just get this balancer going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest A914Man Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 On 10/9/2013 at 4:45 AM, MikeC5 said: O.K. David. I'll try and do it this evening. I can try attaching it to this post or PM me your email. Mike Is there anyway I could get a copy of this too? I have one of these and have never used it, because there's no instructions. There was a shop in my small town that did this kind of balancing years ago, but they've changed hands long ago, and there's no one in my area that does this. The best balance jobs I ever got were on the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC5 Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Copy sent. If anyone else still needs one let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgwanderer Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Mike is there any chance of getting a copy of your Alemite manual. I have been searching the web and found this forum. Many thanks in advance Clive (Belgium) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 Contact Alemite or what ever company owns rights to the machine. They HAVE to give you operating instructions. If you get hurt with it and didn't have proper instruction it's their fault. I have gotten manuals for several old pieces of equipment this way. It was the only good thing Bill Clinton ever did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC5 Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 (edited) I just saw this Clive. Do you have an email address I can send it to? You can send me a private message via this web site. Edited September 27, 2017 by MikeC5 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgwanderer Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Sorry Mike have only just seen your reply I will PM you my email address and many many thanks in advance Clive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat66 Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 thanks again Mike for manual, i have a lot to study, PAT66 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC5 Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 Yup. I don't use it often enough to remember how to use the strobe and pick up and have to re-read it each time. When I first acquired it, the strobe light was burned out so I would do it by trial & error. You would be surprised how good you can get it with some guessing and just touching the fender lightly to feel the vibrations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joelsplace Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 I just bought an Alemite strobe balancer and could really use that manual. Also where did you get the bulb? I'll PM you my email. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joelsplace Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 Well it won't let me PM because I'm too new. Joel at joelsplace dot com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joelsplace Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 Mine is the model with the hand held strobe. It has a little bulb inside as well as the strobe bulb. I'm not sure what it is for but mine is bad. Anyone know where to get the little bulb as well as the strobe lamp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC5 Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Hi Joel, I can post a few pages of the manual at a time if it doesn't bother anyone. I used the place on the cover page to have my strobe light replaced (just the bulb). I'm not sure if that's what you're showing in your photo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC5 Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 And the rest. I have another manual for a 'Foto Tell' balancer that appears to use the same technique. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank DuVal Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 (edited) Welcome Joel! Look up a #12 Miniature lamp and see if that is the same measurements dimensionally as your broken lamp. It is 6.3 volts. Edited December 25, 2021 by Frank DuVal (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joelsplace Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 Thanks Mike! Hi Frank! Small world. Are you saying that a #12 is a 6.3V or mine is or both? It certainly looks like mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC5 Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 (edited) You're welcome Joel. Even if you can't get the strobe working, it is possible to balance by just trial and error (by feel). It takes longer but it can be done just by moving the weight around. And do be careful because the Alemite can spin them up to far higher speed than the typical off-car spin balancer. I had a car that used a square ended speedo cable that went through the front spindle into a square hole on the bearing cap (and so could be left in place). I could spin up the wheel to well over 100 mph... Edited December 27, 2021 by MikeC5 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joelsplace Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 (edited) I've got lots of LM Corvairs that have speedometer drives like that. I also havea Hunter Road force balancer. I have a '66 Malibu that isn't smooth even after doing all the Hunter can do so I need to get this working. I need to try balancing the drums also. Edited December 27, 2021 by Joelsplace Need to say more (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank DuVal Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 The #12 Miniature lamp is rated for 6.3 volts. I had (probably still have) a Bogen FM tuner that used a pair for dial lamps. It had tubes , so 6.3 volts made sense. The style is Bi-Pin, and the Globe is G3 1/2 which is a maximum outer diameter of .463". I guess the G5 base means 5 mm pin spacing. If you read somewhere around 6 volts on the terminals and the spacing is correct order some, they are still available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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