111a lens mount tight

[Johntaxi]

Hi, I am having trouble screwing home a leizt elmar 3.5 50mm into a recently purchased 111a body. The lens was fine on its original Leica 111 body. But I cannot send it right home on this new body ' the plates of the body mount and Lens just stop short of meeting ?.. Any advice much appreciated. thanks john .

 

[davidnewtonguitars]

Hi John.
We talked about this a couple of weeks ago. http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=158370

The problem is most likely culprit is the lens flange on your IIIa body. Either the flange itself is warped / out of round, or the threads are "buggered".
A little grease could help, if everything is dry.

 

[Robert Lai]

As davidnewtonguitars mentions, I stated that I had a similar problem with my IIIG and a new Lomo Jupiter 3+ lens.
You should have the camera sent to the usual experts to have the body checked, and probably a new lens mount flange installed.

 

[scigeek]

Sounds pretty obvious when you think about it, and with the experiences of others.
Bad luck - let us know how you progress.

 

[David Hughes]

Hi,

Most technicians should be able to recut the threads. Often all that happens is some of the thick gunge gets shifted or else the damage is sorted out.

Regards, David

 

[Davidhel]

Hi

I'd give that mount on the 3a a really good clean around the threads with lighter fuel on a cotton bud... I reckon it could be dried up grease...

Worth a go?

Good luck!

 

[Mr_Flibble]

Couldn't hurt.