My Kodak 8mm A20 projector was working famously when all of a sudden, it would not load the film without jamming. It seemed like a blockage. Help!

zdenek vajdak

• 206 Answers
• Posted on Oct 11, 2007

SOURCE: Minolta X370 film loading problem.

 First make sure your batteries are OK , camera will not work without two 1.5 v batteries. If your camera still doesnt work this is probably  because the shutter is cocked but you cannot release the shutter and that is why you cannot advance the transport mechanism. The shutter release mechanism needs repairing first. SREMEDY : take bottom cover off ( 4 screws ) and locate 220 mf 6v capacitor ( it is the only one in this part of the camera , cant miss it ). Replace the capacitor while you keep an eye on the polarity ( indicated on the casing of the capacitor ) and you camera should work fine ( dont forget camera needs  two 1.5v  batteries to work ! ) 

SOURCE: Kodak Brownie Super 8 Projector

in slide projector smooth movement of mechanism is rule number 1 .1-spray contact lubricant cleaner on forward and backward switches and press them many times.-open it and clean it with air blower and clean piece of clothes.apply good type of light grease in levers-cams gears-confirm all mechanical parts is in good condtion.change any broken part from nearest store.
best regards

SOURCE: How do I thread the film through an 8mm B&H Projector

http://www.folkstreams.net/vafp/stream.php?id=97

It's about four and a half minutes long, and shows how to clean the various components that need cleaning beforehand as well as how to thread the projector.

However, I wish you good bloody luck on finding a bulb, if you don't have one that still works. From the look of the unit, it uses a DAR bulb, which was delisted (read: went out of production) thirty years ago. You can sometimes find new old-stock (NOS) DAR bulbs on eBay, but expect to pay $30 to $35 apiece plus shipping for them.


Sam

SOURCE: I am looking for a free manual for the Eumig Mark 8 projector

was there any chance of me getting a free manual or is this site just a money making idea, obviously if it sounds too good to be true..it usually is!

SOURCE: Keystone 8mm movie projector

Re Keystone 68 projectors:
I join the growing throngs of folks who wish to view their family archives in 8 mm before submitting the reels to the digitals for conversion. Doesn't anyone have an answer for us? I continue to search, if I find, I'll post.
Fauvette