The one part that will be marred during disassembly is the black trim plate on
top
of the wind lever. Even with the proper tool, the part is meant to be replaced
after the work is done.
John
Lars Haven wrote:
> John Austin wrote:
> >
> > Stuart Goggin wrote:
> > >2. Is it possible to remove the top of the body without leaving any marks,
> > >I really want to keep this body MINT.
> >
> > If you're mechanically adept, and have the right tools for the job, and work
> > very carefully, it shouldn't be impossible. Fargo Enterprises, in
> > California, sells all the tools and repair manuals you would need to set up
> > your own repair shop. They are also set up to ship international. Try their
> > web site at http://www.micro-tools.com . Another excellent source for tools
> > and repair manuals is Ed Romney in South Carolina. His web site is
> > http://www.edromney.com . If you are going to start collecting the older
> > bodies, having the proper tools for the job only makes sense. Most older OMs
> > are going to need some work, and unless you are willing to add the cost of
> > repairs to each body, you will have to become proficient yourself. Let us
> > know when you are ready to hang out your shingle. :-)
> >
> > Regards,
> > John Austin
> >
> Definitely get a repair manual. It will save its price many times over.
>
> The official procedure for removing the top cover calls for a couple of
> special tools, but they can be replaced by a combination of standard
> tools and home-made auxiliaries. As a amateur camera repairman you have
> to invent work-arounds and sometimes make your own tools.
>
> You have to be very careful, if you do not want to leave any marks.
> I'd suggest you start with a suitably cheap, ravaged body, where you
> don't mind a few scratches. It can later provide spare parts for other
> bodies.
>
> Regards
> Lars
> --
> Lars Haven <mailto:lhaven@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> aka <lhaven@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> "When writing about women, one must dip one's pen in a rainbow"
> D. Diderot
>
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