[Frameworks] 16mm Eiki projector lens help

[Beebe, Roger]

Super-common problem, and fairly easy to fix with a little shrink tubing (that you can get at Lowe's or Home Depot).  Dave Tetzlaff showed me the way.  I've repaired probably a dozen cameras using his method.  Here are step-by-step instructions:

http://djt16.110mb.com/Eiki%20knob%20fix.pdf

Good luck!
Roger

On Jul 4, 2013, at 9:28 AM, Margaret Rorison wrote:

Hello Group!

I'm having issues with the focusing knob on my16mm Eiki projector. The lens won't move forward or backwards to focus when I turn the knob; I have to manually move the lens to focus...

I took out the lens and noticed that there is a thick dark red grease on the threading of the lens itself, and also buildup in the threading connected to the focusing knob. I don't know much about this....should I clean this buildup or do I need more grease? Could this be reason why the lens won't move?

The screw holding the lens in place seems a bit stripped and needs to be tightened. Could this also be the issue?

Is there anything else I need to consider?

Thanks!

Meg

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