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Re: [OM] Overgreased wind latch - part II

Subject: Re: [OM] Overgreased wind latch - part II
From: iwert <zuiko@xxxxx>
Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2003 21:58:55 +0200
Thanks for the suggestions.

I took the bottom off the 4Ti and removed the gear train, after that I
reassembled with a second body next to it, so I could see how everything has
to line up.
I shot a slide film to check the timing, and as far as I can tell, all
slides are exposed spot-on, in different light situations. Now another
problem appeared, I can sometimes wind twice, resulting in 5 blank frames on
a roll of 36, this happens without a pattern. Any indications what might
cause this to happen? And a soution? If this would be a gummy wind latch as
well, I think I'll have to send it in for service.

iwert.


on 20-10-2003 17:48, clintonr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx at clintonr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
wrote:

> If the problem is truly a gummy wind latch, and the gears are jammed as a
> result of "overwinding", you usually have to remove the gear train to unjam
> them.  It does come out as an assembly, but it's rather risky -- you might
> loose curtain timing.  Once retimed, the camera might work OK for a while,
> but unless the latch levers are cleaned, it's bound to bind again.
> 
> Of course it might _not_ be jammed gears due to gummy wind latch -- you
> might remove the bottom cover and look around.  Just don't turn anything,
> OK?  ;^)
> 
> iwert wrote:
> 
>> Hello,
>> 
>> I need some help,
>> 
>> My OM 4Ti locked after winding, it is impossible to release the shutter.
>> I suppose it is the overwound. Is there anything I can do myself?
>> 
>> All suggestions welcome and appreciated,
>> 
>> Iwert.
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