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[OM] Fw: Re: 4T problem

Subject: [OM] Fw: Re: 4T problem
From: "John Hermanson" <omtech@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2004 14:38:57 -0500

> In cold weather, the already-too-much grease in the latches gets thicker 
> and
> aggravates the problem.  So, as you wind, spring loaded latches can't 
> click into place to stop the wind mech after one wind.  Instead, latch 
> moves in slow motion, allowing wind lever to wind beyond it's normal stop 
> point, sometimes causing a jam which I call 'overwind'. If it doesn't jam, 
> wind lever just free-wheels.
>
> John Hermanson
> Camtech Photo Services, Inc.
> 21 South Lane, Huntington, NY, 11743-4714,
> 631-424-2121, www.zuiko.com
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> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "iwert" <iwert@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2004 10:02 AM
> Subject: [OM] Re: 4T problem
>
>
>>
>> Henrik,
>>
>> I have the same problem with one of my 4-Ti's. It needs a new wind 
>> sprocket,
>> and now is off for a CLA,
>>
>> Iwert.
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Henrik Dahl" <hdahl@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxx>
>> Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2004 3:51 PM
>> Subject: [OM] 4T problem
>>
>>
>>>
>>> My 4T (black) is showing strange behaviour in chilly weather. Indoors
>>> it works flawlessly, but outdoors, with temperatures around 41°F/5°C,
>>> the film winder will suddenly start winding without cocking the
>>> shutter. I can wind three or more frames before the shutter is ready
>>> for a shot. The film is transported forward, producing of course a lot
>>> of blank frames.
>>> Is there something to oil, a lever or catch or something that gets
>>> sticky or whatever when temperature drops? Or is it serious CLA time?
>>> Henrik
> 



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