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I have a GS-1200 that I have been using a few times a year. I had run a 800 FT reel without a noticeable problem. The next day I found that when I run a reel, the rear take up reel stops or won't turn at all. Likewise, the front source reel stops when running the film in reverse. You can manually spin the arm and it will go a little, then stop. If I pull out the rewind switch on the front arm, the reel rewinds without a problem.
As far as I can tell, the motors on the front and rear arms are working. I took the covers off of both arms and the belt and the gears inside the front and rear arms look OK. There is slack in the tractor belt, but it does not slip. The gears in the arm housing do not appear to slip either. When running the projector and the arm stops turning, nothing is spinning inside the arm. Meaning the lowest visible gear is not turning. That seems to imply that the problem is a gear inside the machine.
Over 10 years ago I replaced the rewind gear in the front arm, which had broken. Looking at the rear arm, it looks like a large amount of work to remove the motor. I am worried it may be too difficult and needs someone with experience to fit it.
Question: I am I correct thinking it is something inside the unit, between the motor and bottom gear in the arm that is likely the problem?
Question: I am thinking I would rather have someone repair it than to attempt it myself. I have done some searching but I have not found a place that says they repair the Elmo GS1200 in the US. Can someone recommend a place to repair it in the US?
Question: When I repaired my rewind years ago, I obtained the part from Leon Norris. However, I have not found a working contact number. Is he still around? I ask because if I cannot find someone to repair it for me, then I will have to attempt it myself and I do not know where else I could get parts.
Any answers or other advice would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Robert
I have a GS-1200 that I have been using a few times a year. I had run a 800 FT reel without a noticeable problem. The next day I found that when I run a reel, the rear take up reel stops or won't turn at all. Likewise, the front source reel stops when running the film in reverse. You can manually spin the arm and it will go a little, then stop. If I pull out the rewind switch on the front arm, the reel rewinds without a problem.
As far as I can tell, the motors on the front and rear arms are working. I took the covers off of both arms and the belt and the gears inside the front and rear arms look OK. There is slack in the tractor belt, but it does not slip. The gears in the arm housing do not appear to slip either. When running the projector and the arm stops turning, nothing is spinning inside the arm. Meaning the lowest visible gear is not turning. That seems to imply that the problem is a gear inside the machine.
Over 10 years ago I replaced the rewind gear in the front arm, which had broken. Looking at the rear arm, it looks like a large amount of work to remove the motor. I am worried it may be too difficult and needs someone with experience to fit it.
Question: I am I correct thinking it is something inside the unit, between the motor and bottom gear in the arm that is likely the problem?
Question: I am thinking I would rather have someone repair it than to attempt it myself. I have done some searching but I have not found a place that says they repair the Elmo GS1200 in the US. Can someone recommend a place to repair it in the US?
Question: When I repaired my rewind years ago, I obtained the part from Leon Norris. However, I have not found a working contact number. Is he still around? I ask because if I cannot find someone to repair it for me, then I will have to attempt it myself and I do not know where else I could get parts.
Any answers or other advice would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Robert
I talked to him last week ( Leon loves to talk, so allow yourself about 30 minutes for your call). Try calling him in the evening and leaving a message, if that fails let me know and I will call him myself and let him know you are trying to reach him. I am sure he will be able to fix your GS1200.
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