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Re: [OM] Reply - Re: (OM) OM4 shutter speed ring stiff to turn

Subject: Re: [OM] Reply - Re: (OM) OM4 shutter speed ring stiff to turn
From: John Hermanson <omtech1@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 05 Sep 2011 11:39:53 -0400
You'll see ruts on the leading and trailing edges of each detent caused 
by the pressure of the BB.

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On 9/4/2011 6:54 AM, Brian Swale wrote:
> John wrote
>> You either need to replace the shutter speed dial (with just a dab of
>> proper grease on the detents) or remove the one you have and gently file
>> away the ruts in the dial using a fine rat tail file.   Excessive grease =
>> NO
> I have ordered a tube of white lithium grease ( it's not always easy getting
> "specialist" hardware etc in the boondocks), and when it arrives I will very
> cautiously open the area and see what there is. I do have a set of fine
> needle files made by Spear and Jackson. Had them for years and they are a
> prized possession..
> Many thanks for your guidance.
>
> I have downloaded the exploded diagrams etc.
>
> Brian Swale.

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