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Re: [OM] Freezer Test Part II

Subject: Re: [OM] Freezer Test Part II
From: Jim Mueller <webnik@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 1999 18:01:32 -0600
Yikes!

John Hermanson wrote:

> Cus it will spread everywhere, make  every interior surface glossy and
> possibly make your camera "beyond economical repair" (BER).  Other than that
> there shouldn't be any problem with home lubrication.
>
> John
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Jim Mueller <webnik@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Friday, December 17, 1999 5:12 PM
> Subject: Re: [OM] Freezer Test Part II
>
> > Let's see, WD-40 leaves a wax residue, oil gets dirty and gums up after a
> > couple of decades. What's wrong with silicone?
> >
> > jim mueller
> >
> > John Hermanson wrote:
> >
> > > Uh, maybe not a good idea in the long run.  Hope for the best.
> > >
> > > John
> > > ________________________________
> > > Camtech, Olympus Service since 1977.
> > > 21 South La.  Huntington NY 11743
> > > 631-424-2121 http://www.zuiko.com
> > > Free Olympus Manuals: 1-800-221-3000
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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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> > jim mueller
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