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Janice Glesser
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posted March 15, 2012 01:39 AM

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Unfortunately my recent purchase of an Elmo 16-CL did not arrive in working condition. The clue was when I turned it on and heard a load "clunking" sound. This is my first 16mm projector...but I knew there was something wrong. I removed the back and zero'd in on where the sound was originating...Bingo!....a broken gear...bummer!

The photo below shows it is the Worm Gear Assy on the right side of the machine behind the flywheel.

The good news is that if I can find a replacement part...this is very easy to install. So I'm asking if any of you have a spare 16CL junker machine out there and would be willing to sell this part to me. Please let me know as soon as possible if you can help me out.

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posted March 15, 2012 02:12 PM

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Hi Janice,

The archive I work for has several of these -- most are not operational but, could be used for parts. Let me talk to them, perhaps they'll sell you the part...

Gerald

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Janice Glesser
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posted March 15, 2012 02:20 PM

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That would be terrific Gerald. Thank you so much!

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posted March 16, 2012 08:48 PM

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Hi Janice,

I asked but, unfortunately nothing is for sale at the moment.

I thought they were...but, I guess not. [Confused]

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Janice Glesser
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posted March 16, 2012 10:14 PM

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I appreciate you asking anyway Gerald. Maybe they'll change their mind [Smile]

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...or consider selling me a whole machine. If they don't want too much for it...that might be a way to go. What are they going to do with a bunch of non-working projectors? [Roll Eyes]

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I guess I'll throw out my request again to you forum members. If you have one of these gears that you are willing to part with... please email or PM me.

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Dino Everette
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posted March 17, 2012 12:14 AM

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Janice,
if you can wait a week or so I can send you a part for free, as I have probably 5 parts machines... email me your mailing address and I'll get it out to you when I return from Boston on the 26th..

Have you checked the rubber rollers?????????

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Janice Glesser
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posted March 17, 2012 03:40 AM

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HOTDOG DINO!!!!....of course I can wait! [Smile]

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I thought the rollers looked good....until I touched each of them...Yep!...Goosville [Frown]

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Dino Everette
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posted March 17, 2012 05:26 PM

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You'll need to purchase a new set of rollers from Larry Urbanski

He is the only one I know of that has constant stock, and I have raided all of my parts' machines for rollers , so I have no more extras...If you scroll down towards the end of the page you will see the listing..

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Janice Glesser
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posted March 17, 2012 08:09 PM

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Dino...I really didn't expect you to have any rollers. They are probably the first things to get scavenged. :-) It's better I get new ones anyway. I'll just be thrilled to get the gear. [Cool]

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Wayne Tuell
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posted March 17, 2012 08:12 PM

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Janice, check your PM's

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Richard C Patchett
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posted March 17, 2012 08:27 PM

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Greetings
I dont have the worm gear
But i do carry the rollers
and many other parts for the Elmo Eiki Bell & Howel
Please vist my my site
I also ship world wide
Thank You
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Janice Glesser
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posted March 17, 2012 09:11 PM

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I don't see your PM Wayne.

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Janice Glesser
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posted March 17, 2012 09:12 PM

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Thanks Richard...Dino has the worm gear...that's the most difficult part to get :-)

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posted March 17, 2012 10:20 PM

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took three tries of sending, but I finally see it in my sent box Janice. [Smile]

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Janice Glesser
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posted April 02, 2012 01:06 PM

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Dino...I've emailed you and sent you a PM.

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posted April 03, 2012 12:43 AM

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janice
I get back to work tomorrow and will mail out

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Janice Glesser
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posted April 03, 2012 01:01 PM

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Thank you Dino! [Smile]

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Greg Marshall
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posted April 03, 2012 06:21 PM

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Hey Janice.... let me know how you like your 16CL when you get it up and running. I just got mine in today from Dan Lail, is in good shape, just needs a good cleaning. My first 16 as well.

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posted April 03, 2012 07:25 PM

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Will do Greg! I'm hoping after replacing the gear and the rollers mine should be good to go. Congrats on your 16-CL too! This should be fun. [Smile]

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Janice Glesser
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posted April 07, 2012 02:18 AM

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I replaced the broken gear. If you compare the picture of the broken gear and the new gear you'll notice that the old gear fits back further on the center post then the new one. I couldn't get the new one to slide back on the post any further. It seems to be running ok...but I was just wondering if anybody knows if this will cause a problem in it's present position?

I should be getting delivery of the new rollers next week. [Smile]

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posted April 11, 2012 08:17 PM

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Janice I would add some grease to the gear, but have you loosened all of the little connectors with an allen wrench? it seems it should slide back Ok..

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Janice Glesser
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posted April 11, 2012 11:10 PM

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Thanks for the response Dino. Yes the grub screws were almost falling out. In hind-sight I should have greased it a little before putting on the new gear. After I noticed it wasn't pushed back far enough, I couldn't budge it in either direction....bummer [Frown]

[Frown]

I will try and see if I can move it by adding a little grease.

UPDATE: Well I got the gear to move back just a hair...it's now flush with the center post...but the belt holds it very tight in place so I think it's fine..... I just hope I never have to replace the gear again...I'll never get it off [Big Grin]

[Big Grin]

I ran a roll of blank film I had thru it...no problem...very smooth!

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Janice Glesser
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posted April 14, 2012 09:25 PM

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It looks like my DOA Elmo 16-CL has been resuscitated [Smile]

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I just installed the new rollers, which was much easier than I thought it was going to be. I'm just now waiting on a new bulb to arrive so I can really test it out [Big Grin]

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posted April 15, 2012 11:12 PM

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Very good, Janice. I have my first print arriving this week... so hoping to test my unit out this week!

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Janice Glesser
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posted April 16, 2012 12:08 AM

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Great Greg!..I've only got some 16mm home movies to try. I'm looking for a sound print. Can't wait to hear how your first movie goes [Smile]

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