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Re: [OM] Dismantling an OM1

Subject: Re: [OM] Dismantling an OM1
From: "John Hermanson" <omtech@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2003 16:21:41 -0400
Set asa to 100.
Unscrew spanner screw on wind lever top.  Lift off plastic trim and lever.
Unscrew spanner nut underneath.
Unscrew hot shoe, then unscrew tiny spanner nut underneath.
DO NOT TRY TO TAKE OUT SCREW IN MIDDLE OF REWIND KNOB.  Carefully block slot
in rewind shaft inside film chamber (being rough can bend the fork and make
back opening difficulty.)  Flip up rewind handle (for leverage) and unscrew
knob.
Remove two small screws under rewind knob.
Lift top off. Note position of tab on top of meter (just a shade south of
3:00)  This is your reference position for asa 100 and must match up with
slot inside asa knob.

Hope this helps.
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Ferguson" <mikeferguson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2003 2:42 PM
Subject: [OM] Dismantling an OM1


> Hey there, all,
>
> Have been lurking on here for a while, and now have a question I hope
you'll
> be able to help me out with.  I recently picked up a bargain OM1 (not an
n),
> which has some fungus (well, some nasty green stuff of some description!)
> inside the lower edge of the viewfinder.  So I want to take the top off
and
> clean this stuff off if I can.
>
> I've downloaded the OM1 service manual, but thought I'd see what hints,
tips
> and tricks you lot had before starting - in particular, how far do I have
to
> disassemble to get to the bit that needs cleaning?  If there are any step
to
> step guides anywhere that would be perfect.
>
> Needless to say I don't have any of the special Olympus tools, so info on
> suitable substitutes is also welcomed.
>
> Thanks
>
> Mike
>
> PS  I know the sensible thing would be to take it to the camera shop - but
> where's the fun in that?
>
>
>



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