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Posted by Maurice Leakey (Member # 916) on September 18, 2013, 10:15 AM:

This sounds a good offer. Price a little high, but see what it includes.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bell-Howell-2585-AML-Autoload-16mm-Sound-Projector-UNUSED-MIB-Warranty-/281165442116?pt=US_Movie_Slide_Projectors&hash=item4176c42c44

Posted by James Peterson (Member # 3793) on September 18, 2013, 10:42 AM:

Whoa, a new worm gear in a new projector! It might run forever...

Posted by Maurice Leakey (Member # 916) on September 18, 2013, 11:23 AM:

It's lack of use that makes the Bell & Howell worm gear dry up and eventually crack, but in this case it's been fitted with the new type of black worm gear which conceivable will last a long time.

See the picture of the inside (near the screwdriver) which shows the new worm in position.

If I lived in the US, or anywhere which had 115volt mains, I would certainly buy one, but the mains here are 230volt. I could buy a separate transformer but that's not really practical.

In addition to the new worm gear, the projectors have had a lot of care and attention, and even it seems, come in their original cardboard box.

Posted by Bill Brandenstein (Member # 892) on September 18, 2013, 11:59 AM:

$550 is a lot of money, however, I've done a little business with ICECO in the past and was completely pleased. Given their reputation and the scope of their business, I don't think you could go wrong if the price is OK.

A year or two ago I think they had a few of these for sale for $400 or $450. This is definitely more.

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