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Subject: [OM] Re: OM2 Spot/Program shutter etc problem
From: "John Hermanson" <omtech@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 10 Nov 2005 13:43:44 -0500


> The spacers and standoff bushings are self centering,  they support each 
> other as the screw is tightened.  No other work, tapping, screwing 
> required. As stamping is drilled out, you hold camera upside down so 
> flakes fall out of camera, then inspect with a loupe.  Check cams on large 
> gear stack, lube lightly with molylube.
>
> John Hermanson
> Camtech Photo Services, Inc.
> 21 South Lane, Huntington, NY 11743
> 631-424-2121  |  omtech@xxxxxxxxx
>              www.zuiko.com
> Factory Trained OM Service since 1977
> __________________________________
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <bartjew@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2005 9:18 AM
> Subject: [OM] Re: OM2 Spot/Program shutter etc problem
>
>
>>
>> Hi John,
>>
>> Just to satisfy my curiosity:
>> How do you fix them after having drilled off the flange? Tap a thread
>> and use a screw? Won't it come loose by the movement of the underlying
>> lever?
>> How to protect the internals from the grindings?
>> After degreasing, do you apply any form of lubricant to the parts, or do
>> you put them back in dry?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Bart
>>
>>
>> Citeren John Hermanson <omtech@xxxxxxxxx>:
>>
>>>
>>> The greasy levers have to be degreased but Oly designers thought it 
>>> would
>>> speed production by stamping that assembly shut.  You can drill out
>>> uppermost lip of stamping (directly under big screw) with 7/64" drill, 
>>> then
>>>
>>> greasy levers will come out easily.
>>>
>>> John Hermanson
>>> Camtech Photo Services, Inc.
>>> 21 South Lane, Huntington, NY 11743
>>> 631-424-2121  |  omtech@xxxxxxxxx
>>>               www.zuiko.com
>>> Factory Trained OM Service since 1977
>>> __________________________________
> 


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