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Re: [OM] Freezer Test Part II

Subject: Re: [OM] Freezer Test Part II
From: "John Hermanson" <omtech@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 17 Dec 1999 13:34:45 -0500
Uh, maybe not a good idea in the long run.  Hope for the best.
                                      
John
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: Jim Mueller <webnik@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, December 16, 1999 5:30 PM
Subject: [OM] Freezer Test Part II


> I bought a can of silicone spray lubricant, held my breath, and gave my
> OM-1 a very light lube job. After removing the bottom plate, I gave it a
> couple of very tiny spurts. A few other strategic spots got a small shot
> of silicone, including the inside gear of the shutter speed ring.
> 
> I tried the freezer test again, leaving the camera in for a couple of
> hours. The camera was extremely cold, like a block of ice. This time,
> the OM-1  fired off perfectly at all speeds. I want to thank someone for
> suggesting this lubricant. The fluid that suspends the silicone in the
> spray is also a solvent. This may also have something to do with freeing
> up the shutter at the slower speeds.
> 
> Unless there are some long term detrimental effects of silicone spray, I
> would have to say the silicone lube job was a success.
> 
> --
> jim mueller
> 
> 
> 



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