With back open, no film, tight rewind shaft wouldn't affect it. Since
my post, an answer has already been posted saying the rewind shaft is
free and clear.
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On 10/28/2010 2:35 PM, Chuck Norcutt wrote:
> But shouldn't that happen whether the back is closed or not?
>
> Chuck Norcutt
>
>
> On 10/28/2010 9:40 AM, John Hermanson wrote:
>> Right, a rewind shaft all gummed up with old grease may cause this!
>>
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>> 21 South Ln., Huntington NY 11743
>> 631-424-2121 | www.zuiko.com
>> Olympus OM Service since 1977
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>>
>> On 10/27/2010 11:57 PM, Moose wrote:
>>> On 10/27/2010 5:56 PM, AS wrote:
>>>> Someone gave me a nice looking Y*shica Electro 35 gsn. I put a fresh
>>>> battery in and everything checks out. Shutter works great. Put a test roll
>>>> of film in and noticed that when cocking the shutter it takes some effort.
>>>> It is not smooth, there is hesitation, and it feels like the film is
>>>> "skipping" over the sprocket. The film does advance but I feel like the
>>>> film might tear bThis only happens when the film door is closed. When the
>>>> door is open the film advances very smoothly, of course! There is nothing
>>>> pressing against it.
>>>>
>>>> Otherwise a nice clean body w no other issues.
>>>>
>>>> What would cause the hesitation and skipping?
>>>
>>> Resistance to turning the wheel. :-) Assuming this camera is not a member
>>> of a French union, the possibilities are limited.
>>>
>>> You aren't completely clear if winding is smooth with back closed, but no
>>> film. If so:
>>>
>>> 1. Make sure the test roll spools out freely by hand.
>>>
>>> 2. Make sure the rewind crank turns smoothly in both direction and fits
>>> properly into the test roll.
>>>
>>> 3. Determine what in the film path is rough, bent, etc. and thus holding
>>> the film back. This includes the back plate,
>>> which should be smooth and press back easily against its springs.
>>>
>>> Smoooooth Moose
>>>
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