Martin,
glad to here you've solved the problem.
David
Martin Walters wrote:
> David:
> After careful study under good light, I got the shutter to fire. The
> actuator under the shutter was bent and would not travel enough to fire
> the shutter.
>
> In other words the shutter was cocked, which is why the lever would not
> return. However, the actuator doesn't always return completely after
> firing, in which case the shutter locks again. Gently push it to the end
> of its travel and the shutter can be cocked. Since it's an old camera,
> the shutter release mechanism (which is quite basic)has some slack and
> the total movement is not enough to fire the shutter. Basically - CLA
> time, which is not surprising.
>
> Anyway, at least I know that shutter, diaphragm and timer work. I
> cleaned the rear element pair, which is now fine as in the front
> element. Good basis to get repaired and recovered.
>
> Martin
>
>
>
> David Carter wrote:
>
>> Why not try a couple of drops of lighter fluid or white spirits down the
>> slot. It's been known to work miracles before.
>> Don't put to much down. 2 or 3 sets drops spread out over periods of
>> testing the lever should get it working by softening the lubricant.
>> Which sounds very much like it's dried out.
>>
>> David
>>
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