The detent spring is probably cracked (though the cracked part is hidden
under the ceramic board which controls manual meter position when shutter
speeds are changed).
John
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----- Original Message -----
From: Charles Loeven <cpl49@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, May 15, 1999 1:10 PM
Subject: [OM] Shutter speed ring
> Hi all,
>
> My OM2 has a very loose shutter speed ring.
> What I mean is that there is very little clicking between stops.
> It has gotten so bad that the shutter speed can accidently be
> shifted without my knowing it, very easily.
>
> I believe that there is a ball and a spring that causes the clicks
> at each position.
> I would think that the spring is worn. (this has been mentioned before)
> My questions are,
> should I fix it myself?
> What is under the collar when I remove it?
> Will I be in deep doo doo if I open it and lose something?
> Are parts available?
> Can the tension be adjusted or do I need a new spring ?
>
> Thanks for your input,
>
> Charlie L.
>
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