Kodak Carousel/Ektagraphic Projector - Manual Focus Gear Repair Kit

Description

If you have a
Kodak Slide Projector
(Carousel or Ektagraphic) in which turning the FOCUS KNOB does not move the projection lens, then you probably have a defective
focus pinion gear (FPG)
, a problem which sometimes occurs in these projectors.
This
Focus Pinion Gear Replacement Kit
contains all you need to restore your projector to proper health. The kit includes a new, improved (made in the USA)
focus pinion gear
, installation aids and step-by-step, color picture illustrated instructions for disassembly, replacement installation and reassembly..
The complete Kit sells for .50 (+ .00 S/H) which is a fraction of the price that a camera repair facility charges to perform the repair. (To repair additional projectors, you'll just need additional
focus pinion gears
at .00 each.)
When ordering, use ebay's or Paypal's
ADD MESSAGE
prompt to let me know which model Kodak projector(s) you'll be repairing.
The
focus pinion gear
is on the same shaft as the FOCUS KNOB and engages the teeth on the side of the projection lens to move it in and out. When this gear fails (usually by cracking or splitting), then neither the manual focus (using the FOCUS KNOB) nor any remote or autofocus features will function.
To determine if your
focus pinion gear
is defective, remove the projection lens (by pushing aside the FOCUS KNOB and extracting the lens as shown below) and perform this
QUICK TEST.
While it's easy to see the
focus pinion gear
thru the front lens opening, getting to it to replace it is somewhat tricky because some chassis disassembly is involved.
This repair job is not for the
mechanically impaired
! If you have problems assembling a child's bicycle or putting together your gas grill, this procedure which involves some disassembly and small parts handling and positioning may not be for you. Instead, you can email me and ask about my MAIL-IN TuneUp/Repair service
.
On the other hand, if you enjoy
bent nail
puzzles and have rebuilt a carburetor, you can successfully undertake this repair by following the detailed, step-by-step procedures illustrated with color pictures. (See
FPG Kit
contents below.) For tools, you'll need a medium size Phillips screwdriver, long nose pliers and a ¼" nutdriver.
By the way, I also have available a
Solenoid Link Replacement Kit
(to fix ADVANCE problems), a cleaning and lubrication
TUNE UP Kit
, Repair Kits for " motorized focus problems", "no reverse" and "noisy operation": a
Buying Guide
; and a
Carousel CLINIC
for problem diagnosis/repair advice. Please email me for details and see comments from satisfied users below.
Here are some comments offered by satisfied users of my Carousel repair and tune up kits:
"I finally carved out the time to do the repair on the 750H. The illustrations and instructions were very clear. You're right about this being a procedure requiring dexterity, but having those good instructions helped a lot. The projector is working fine now. Thanks again."
PeteM
"Wanted to let you know that I am delighted with your product. Diagnostic, assembly and tune up instructions clear, concise, and informative. All of great utility. Parts and tools perfect for the job. Your above and beyond and most timely advice and suggestions put to work and greatly appreciated. Your product is much more than I could have hoped for."
ScottG
"I did the projector advance repair, gear replacements, and lube... It works great!.... The machine runs quietly, advances, and focuses perfectly. Thanks for the great kit and instructions for a quickly obsoleting technology."
FHM
"I received the "fix-it-kit" and instructions as described, found the proper tools, took a breath, and fixed the projector without problems. Thank you for a great service for vintage slide jockeys! "
JeffMC
You deserve the Oscar for Repair, Service, Information and Instruction Publications. I have never seen instructions so detailed, and as well illustrated as these you have sent me. It's amazing that you cover each little step so well. The photos are so detailed and well shot. Thank you a million times."
HowardL
"Just a note to let you know that I received the package on Tuesday and I repaired the projector that evening. I'm glad I ordered the focus gears because they literally started falling apart as soon as I touched them. I took my time with the repair and got it completed without any major problems. I'm happy to report it was a complete success and the projector is working perfectly once again. Thanks for a great product and the very fast shipping!"
RonaldK
"I wanted to compliment you on the repair kits and instruction for the solenoid link, focus gears and lube kit. I completed the work in two evenings this week, and it went very smoothly. Your instructions are well thought out and very easy to follow. Great products!"
JoeK
"I've completed the repair of my Carousel successfully. I replaced the solenoid link, replaced the AF gears and did all the tune-up stuff, thanks to your great instructions. They were very precise and detailed which I really appreciate....... thanks for all the help and advice."
LarryO
" I wanted to let you know everything went great on the projector repairs. The well put together color step by step guide, a pleasant surprise, was very helpful. I don't know if or when I'll get one of these again, but it is great to know you are there if anyone needs parts and advice."
CaryG
"I have received the parts and tune up kit. I have installed the solenoid link and gears and every thing went great! "
ScottM
" Just a quick note to thank you for your excellent Carousel repair kit. Your instructions were quite easy to follow, all of the parts fit well. The most difficult problem I encountered was locating a source for the 1/4" wrench and 1/4" nut driver. Fortunately Lowes carries them both. After that all went well, and my projector is now as good as new.Thanks so much."
GaleT
"I am delighted with the Carousel parts and info that you sent me. Every item is better than you described and will be vary helpful to me with my growing collection. I will certainly contact you for parts I may need in the future. Warmest regards."
Robert H
"Thanks a million for all the help. The overhaul of my projector went smoothly due to your comprhensive instructions. The projector works great."
EdM
"I installed the parts today. It went well and your instructions are fabulous. I'm glad you recommended replacing the gears because they were so brittle that each shattered into bits when I slightly squeezed them with the cutting pliers. My remote focus worked before, but it seemed to bind sometimes. Now it runs smoothly all the time. "
TedS
"Just to let you know your kit and instructions were excellent and the installation went very well. It would have been difficult without your booklet. Also, thanks for recommending replacing the spur and worm gears. As soon as I touched them they fell apart! "
JohnH
"A couple of weeks ago I purchased a kit from you (solenoid, worm, spur, and tune-up). I enjoyed the repair (cheaper than a round of golf!) and your well-written directions. Nicely done!"
CharlesH.
"Just wanted to let you know that your products performed flawlessly on my Carousel 800 projector. It seems to run perfectly once again. The step-by-step instructions with the accompanying photos make the maintenance procedures quite painless. I especially appreciated the "short-cut" for multiple repair operations....Thanks for great products."
GilC
"Fantastic customer service and great kit. THANK YOU SO MUCH! AAAA++++"
bluetoaddesigns
"great transaction!!! Excellent E bayer!!!
trkshooter
"Superb! Nice transaction. A credit to E Bay. Would buy from this seller again."
macpython
"Awesome instructions - better than I could have imagined. Very professional."
pappyyokum
"Great Transaction & communication. Hope we can do eBiz again!! A+!! Thanks."
billygoattn
"Your instructions and pictures were very good and the repair was successful. Thanks for making available the Solenoid Link Replacement Kit."
Scott C.
"Kodak advance repair kit saved my projector-- thanks"
minibitsmom
"It is a pleasure to have the parts and manuals so well thought out and with such clear instructions. I haven't seen a do-it-yourself kit this good since Heathkit went out of business. It is also a pleasure to correspond with someone who knows and appreciates a good product and provides the advice and service to keep the projectors running the way they were supposed to. With help like this, I am sure I can keep this 650H running another 25 years. Thank You."
Robert W.
"Helpful diagnostic, fast delivery, kit solved problem, thanks!"
lyswolf
"The best customer service and communication ever!"
sdlee67
"I just installed the solenoid link in my 750H. Works like new. Maybe the best set of instructions I've ever read. I've previously used your tune-up kit. Great stuff. Thanks."
Dave B.
Good advice and great part. Made our projector like new. Thanks!"
historytch44
"Great seller and valuable advice."
this-old-mac
" I received the Option D repair kit the other day and replaced the solenoid link, spur gear and worm gear. The repairs were certainly not trivial but your extremely well written instructions made them go very smoothly."
Norm W.
"Excellent transaction-item is perfect-Great e-mails Would highly recommendAAA+++"
happytrails-pennsylvania
"WOW. The Solenoid link kit worked great. I used your tune up kit as well. The projector is working like new! It is great there is a good source to find parts and advice to fix old projectors."
Jack S.
"Item exactly as described, well packaged and shipped very promptly. A+"
tabora
"Gr8 communications, service & support. Excellent instructions. Thanks...A++"
leighsa130
" Terrific service. Great product."
choke951
"The repair was 100% successful.The instructions could not have been better."
Michael R.
"Fantastic source. Wonderful communication. What a treasure of information!"
sirhenry6
"Tom: What a hoot! I am glad I took your advice and replaced the SPUR and WORM gears. They crumbled in my hand when I tried to remove them. The projector surgery was successful thanks to your instructions."
James S.
"Great transaction. Item came and now the slide projector works again!! A+++++"
grandbeachgrant
"Great product! Projector working properly."
chaswil-ky
"Prompt shipping, great advice, well written instructions, successful repair!!!"
eclectnique
"Excellent Service & Repair Instructions w/ Illustrations-Top Notch!"
jmmcs101
"Just wanted to say thanks for the fast service and good information on my order. I repaired two projectors by the instructions and both work fine."
ErvinR
"Excellent service from this seller.....would definitely buy again."
cathy39ah
"do not hesitate to purchase the kit you need! worth every penny! great service!"
markb936
"Thanks for a fun afternoon project! Parts fit perfectly, instructions foolproof."
lukeseduke
"Fantastic repair kit. Excellent transaction. Thanks."
jdygyhrt
" We received the ADVANCE repair and tune-up kits. The projector is now working! We are thrilled to have the projector working.....and being able to see our slides. My husband thought the instructions were very well written. Thanks!"
Judy G.
"I finished the repairs to my projector and it is working perfectly! Your directions were easy to follow which made it a fun project."
Lauren S.
" Just to let you know I installed the Solenoid Link Kit and the projector is up and running once again. The instructions were clear, detailed and made the job pretty easy. Thanks for your help."
HM
"Your repair kits for my Kodak 760H worked fine. It helps to have a flashlight and nimble fingers to work on the solenoid link. The plastic on the old gears for the auto focusing just crumbled when I removed them from the shafts."
Jack C.
"GREAT SERVICE - NICE GUY - A-1 - THANKS TOM"
jerseyjoseph
"Thanks for the ... repair kit for my Kodak 750H. I received it on Friday and installed today. Your detailed instructions made me look like a mechanical genius. My Masonic Lodge will be glad to hear that I saved them approx. 0.00 by ordering the parts and instructions from you. Our Carolina Panther coach, John Fox, is fond of saying, "it is what it is" and what it is ...is good service and value. Thanks again!"
Doug T
"Excellent merchandise, fast shipping+++"
chipmunk_1
"I purchased your projector kits a few weeks ago and I am very pleased! My projector is back to being functional!...Thank you for your expertise!"
Zeke
"1st rate! Prompt shipper! Amazingly detailed repair instructions with photos!"
stargazer91
"Great to do business with. Product just as described. Dad was very happy."
reebops144
"Very timely shipping and product was all he said it would be."
qmjchans
"Thanks for your help! Besides the broken solenoid link, I also replaced the SPUR gear and WORM gear. As you predicted, they looked solid but disintegrated once I touched them....Bottom line: we're once again enjoying slides."
George S.
"Thanks for getting the kit out so quickly. I fixed my 750H and it works well!"
ll4156
"Awesome!! Fast Ship! A BRILLIANT KIT!! Will buy from again!! AA+++"
brnswkmech
"Fantastic seller!! Great Product!!Looking forward to buying Again!!ThanksAA+++##"
monkeyman007
"Absolute pleasure doing business. He's helpful and so accomodating. A++"
rasdogs47
"Excellent Product, Excellent Communication, Easy Transaction, A++++++++"
divepdic
"Great service. Your instructions and parts look fantastic! Fast delivery!!!"
fairfieldpeanutbutter
" I just wanted to thank your for all the obvious work and expertise you have put into the Carousel repair and maintenance kits. The solenoid link replacement kit took care of the forward/reverse problem. I'm so happy you mentioned doing the spur gear and worm gear replacements. When I pulled these gears out to replace them, they just crumbled instantly into chips and dust. "
Paul D
"Great clear instructions; knowlegeable seller. THANKS!"
oriannaelizabeth
"Got the kits yesterday, and did the repair and maintenance yesterday evening. Excellent kits, and you can quote me. Instructions were very clear and easy to follow. And you were right about the SPUR gear. Not only did replacing it make it easier to do the repair, it was so old and fragile that it broke apart as soon as I touched it to remove it."
Murray B
"Outstanding. Great kit, conscientious seller. Pleasure doing business with him."
murray4962
"Excellent product, with essential information very nicely presented. A+++"
chacablue
"I got the kit yesterday and installed it this morning. With the Arthritis in my hands, if I can do it, anyone can. I'm 66 yrs old and retired because of med. complications, but enjoy doing things like this. Your explicit instructions allowed me to do this without a hitch. Thanks so much for your help."
Windell
"Great kits! very nicely presented, Dad and I will be busy for days! A+ "
4hooves
"A great repair kit. Seller is helpful, courteous -- an all-round nice guy."
ocdoc74
"I fixed my 3 Carousel projectors with your kits and had a great time working on them. Your instructions are clear and easy for me to follow. I think I made the best investment when I followed your advice and the perfectly clear instructions. Thanks again."
J.P.
"Great kit, excellent manual. Worth the price. Thanks!"
epicac047
"Wanted to let you know that the repairs to the 650H have been successfully completed. I installed the solenoid link kit, lubricated and cleaned the unit last night. Your manuals, and especially the pictures, have been invaluable. Thanks for all the help. Another Carousel has been put back into service. Thought you would like to know."
CharlesD
"Thanks, Installed it and it fixed it, A+A+A+"
midwestsuzuki
"I replaced the solenoid link without a hitch. Your instructions were great. Thanks again for all your help!"
Margret S.
"Just want to give you a big Thank You. You did a great job with the Carousel projector kits. And because everything was so clearly explained, it was fun, too; no frustration. This was a real pleasure. You have provided a real service."
K.D.
"This kit is fantastic!! Easy to install with great instructions, A+++."
1stusanerd
"I used your SLR Kit with complete success. Your instructions and color photos were excellent. Having come from an engineering background, I really appreciate the quality of your technical writing. Just wanted to let you know how pleased I was."
Tom V.
"Quick and easy to deal with. I would do business with him again. Fixed my projector."
bnegaard
"Fast ship, excellent instructions, perfect transaction. Thanks."
vitoweimar
"What a wonderful product! The attention & the sevice is pure gold. +++ "
yety1
"Super Fast shipping. Excellent item; all the info I need. Thanks a million"
xerogs
"The Repair Kit worked as advertised, complete instructions, fast shipping"
rich-roswell
”I got the kits today and everything went fine. The instructions were clear and illustrations very helpful. Thanks for putting together these very useful kits.”
Tom B.
”Positively the best service I have ever received on ebay. Excellent.”
newgulf39
”The kits arrived today, Friday, and I already did the deed on the old 750 tonite. What a pleasure it is to bring an old and forsaken thing new life! It is re-linked, re-lubed and ready to show slides. Nice photos, clear steps. I was a technical writer early in my career and I know that writing a really good set of instructions isn’t easy.”
Paul T.
”Fast shipment. Very pleased with kit and instructions.”
rowin86
”My Carousel projector took a dump and while looking for a replacement my wife came upon your repair kit. What do you know, I have it fixed and running again. Your booklet walked me right through the process in a very straight away manner. Thank you for your great kit; it is well done and provides a much needed service to us vintage Carousel owners”.
Dean J.
“I just finished replacing the solenoid link on my Carousel 800. The operation was a complete success, as I followed your excellent instructions to the letter.”
Steve E.
”Great kit and fast shipping…Thanks so much.”
cpbruce
”I got the kit today, very nice job! I have the Kodak maintenance manual (which is too complex for normal user maintenance) and your book is ten times better. Very clear and easy to follow, great job. You can quote me if you like.”
Charlie F.
”Thanks for the well written guide. You do nice work.”
Paul T.
”SUPER DEAL! Excellent kit with booklet – Great service to Carousel owners!! THX.”
bearcat.two
”Thanks to you, our projectors are running great. Thanks again.”
Ed W.
”Received your kit and instructions in the mail today. You have done a very good job with the parts and instructions. Thanks again for the quick response.”
Ted A.
"Your instructions are excellent. It may seem that the MTU kit is pricey, but the instructions are very simple and explicit. I tuned up my projector and fixed the “no reverse” problem in short order."
Jim C.
”I recently purchased your Solenoid Link and Major Tune Up Kits. Your instructions were excellent and I successfully installed both kits.”
Hank