Kodak 10 Inch f/6.3 Commercial Ektar - Help

[paulbarden]

I wonder if there are any online sources for servicing this shutter myself or a vender?

-JW:

Take a look at this, it may be useful. The Ilex shutter isn't especially complicated, but if it requires more than just cleaning the components (IE: if something is damaged/broken) then you won't get very far. It's entirely possible that you can get the front plates off and simply swab the components with Naphtha and Q-tips and all will be good. But you won't know till you've attempted it.

If something is indeed broken, then you'd be better off sending it to Carol at Flutot.

[ManWithManyHobbies]

Very cool Paul. I would definitely give this a try. I am mechanically inclined to some degree.

Thanks

[paulbarden]

Very cool Paul. I would definitely give this a try. I am mechanically inclined to some degree.

Thanks

So, not long ago (early August) I acquired a Kodak 8.5" Commercial Ektar in a No. 3 Acme (Ilex) shutter and it was bought with the shutter condition listed as "not working". I took off the front plates and speed cam ring, cleaned the components in place using the Naphtha and Q-tips approach, flushed out the gear train a couple times, and it has run perfectly ever since. You may be lucky and find you get the same result with that approach. Be sure to take a photo as you disassemble it, so you know how it goes back together!

[ManWithManyHobbies]

I'll give it a try. BTW, I've never used Naphtha. I'll snag some on Amazon. Any particular brand I should look for?

[paulbarden]

I'll give it a try. BTW, I've never used Naphtha. I'll snag some on Amazon. Any particular brand I should look for?

Naphtha is the same, regardless of brand. If you just want the smallest quantity, get the small bottle of Ronsonol Lighter Fluid.

[ManWithManyHobbies]

... will do. Thanks.

[Joseph Kashi]

I'll give it a try. BTW, I've never used Naphtha. I'll snag some on Amazon. Any particular brand I should look for?

I wonder if Amazon will ship naphtha. Ronsonal might be the easier way to go. Even easier, send the shutter to Carol at Flutot camera repair for a proper overhaul and CLA

[Jim Andrada]

+1 for Carol but is she still doing shutters?