Kodak M-Series Snubber / Film Damping Arm – Part 181940

Replace a worn or damaged film-path component in your Kodak M-Series movie projector with this replacement snubber / film damping arm, part 181940.

This is the black arm that the film rides over before entering the projector. Positioned directly in the film path, the arm helps guide and control the film as it feeds into the projector mechanism.

Designed for the Kodak M70, M80, M85, M90, and M95 movie projectors, this replacement is intended for repair and restoration of the original film-handling mechanism.

Features & Benefits

• Replacement snubber / film damping arm

• Kodak part number 181940

• Black arm located in the projector's film path

• Film rides over the arm before entering the projector

• Helps guide and control film entering the projector mechanism

• Fits Kodak M70, M80, M85, M90, and M95

• Replacement for a worn, damaged, or missing original arm

• Useful for vintage Kodak movie projector repair and restoration

Specifications

Part of the Film Path

The 181940 snubber / damping arm is positioned where the film travels before entering the projector.

The film rides across this black arm on its way into the projector mechanism, making it part of the film-handling path rather than part of the Kodak Carousel slide-projector system.

If the original arm is damaged, excessively worn, or missing, this replacement provides the correct component for restoring the film path.

Fits Five Kodak M-Series Models

This replacement is used with the following Kodak movie projectors:

• Kodak M70

• Kodak M80

• Kodak M85

• Kodak M90

• Kodak M95

Using the model number along with part number 181940 can help ensure you are selecting the correct replacement component for your projector.

Installation Requires Major Disassembly

Replacing the snubber / damping arm is not an external or quick-access repair.

The projector requires substantial disassembly because the component must be accessed from the bottom of the projector. If this is your first time performing this repair, having the appropriate Kodak service manual available before beginning the job is strongly recommended.

Ideal For

• Kodak M70 projector repair

• Kodak M80 projector repair

• Kodak M85 projector repair

• Kodak M90 projector repair

• Kodak M95 projector repair

• Replacing a damaged film damping arm

• Restoring the projector's film path

• Vintage Kodak movie projector restoration

• Professional projector servicing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kodak part 181940?
Part 181940 is the snubber / damping arm used in the film path of compatible Kodak M-Series movie projectors.

What does the film do at this part?
The film rides over the black damping arm before entering the projector mechanism.

Which Kodak projectors use this part?
It is used with the Kodak M70, M80, M85, M90, and M95 movie projectors.

Is this for a Kodak Carousel slide projector?
No. This is a Kodak M-Series movie projector part. It is not a Carousel slide-projector component.

Where is this part located?
It is located in the film path before the film enters the projector mechanism.

Is this the black arm in the film path?
Yes. This is the black arm that the film rides over before entering the projector.

Is installation easy?
Replacement requires major projector disassembly and access from the bottom of the projector. This is not considered a simple external replacement.

Should I have a service manual before replacing it?
If you have not performed this repair before, having the appropriate service manual available is strongly recommended because of the amount of disassembly required.

What part number should I use to identify the replacement?
The part number is 181940.

Where is this replacement made?
It is made in China.

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