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[OM] Re: OM-4T lazy wind-on lever

Subject: [OM] Re: OM-4T lazy wind-on lever
From: John Hermanson <omtech1@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2007 09:01:02 -0500
Yes, wind mech could have gottem "gummy" , similar to what happens with 
OM-1. This is most likely a labor-only repair.

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John Hermanson
Camtech Photo Services, Inc.
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631-424-2121 | Olympus OM Service since 1977
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Joel Wilcox wrote:
> Is this the kind of thing that is corrected as part of a normal CLA?  Thanks.
> 
> Joel W.
> 
> On 2/13/07, John Hermanson <omtech1@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
>>Wind lever return spring is inside the wind mechanism.  A relatively
>>easy fix in OM-1 thru 2N but in these other bods, spring is hidden. It's
>>inside a plastic assembly (at the top, right under the top cover) and
>>involves disengaging the sprocket shaft and unsoldering some wire(s) to
>>get it all out.  Then when you open the plastic housing you have to keep
>>track of some small parts along with small springs and clutch rollers.
>>
>>John
>>CPS, Inc.
> 
> 


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