The metal post is part of the switch, the plastic part cracking with age and
falling off.
John
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----- Original Message -----
From: Tommy Holmes <tholmes@xxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, September 09, 1999 9:22 AM
Subject: [OM] OM-2 meter switch missing
> I just acquired a "beater" OM-2. The shutter and meter seem fine, but
> the meter switch is missing. I just contacted Olympus Parts & Service,
> and as I suspected, that part is no longer available. The metal post it
> sits on looks a little chewed up as well.
>
> I was wondering if anyone had suggestions as to where to find a switch,
> and possibly the post. My alternative is to solder a small lever on
> there as a substitute until I locate a switch, possibly off of another
> OM-2 that no longer works. Also, any tips on replacing that switch?
>
> Thanks,
> Tommy Holmes
> Washington, DC
>
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