Leica 111c baffle removal

[midniteson]

Hello,
I'm in the process of replacing the shutter of a Leica lllc.
I have disassembled the camera as far as Ican, but need to remove the light baffle to the right ( as you look at the front of the camera). Could anyone tell me how to do this please? Thanks.

 

[Particular]

If I remember correctly, it is held by the screws and block that is the back stop of the RF-arm in the roof of the body. I can't remember if there is another screw, but I think once it is loose, you need to wiggle it a bit to get it out.

 

[midniteson]

Thanks for the reply, do I have to remove the r/f from the top of the camera and also the slow speed escapement?

 

[doolittle]

This site might help:

http://rick_oleson.tripod.com/index-154.html

 

[colyn]

Hello,
I'm in the process of replacing the shutter of a Leica lllc.
I have disassembled the camera as far as Ican, but need to remove the light baffle to the right ( as you look at the front of the camera). Could anyone tell me how to do this please? Thanks.

The slow speed gear train will have to come out first. Notice the 2 screws are different lengths. Be sure to put them back in the same location. Next a small screw holds the lower part of the baffle. Remove the rf arm and rangefinder the 2 screws below where the accy shoe is located. The baffle will then come out but do not bend it..

I would strongly advise you get this manual...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Leica-IIIf-...945?pt=US_Vintage_Cameras&hash=item19dd8bdfd9

 

[midniteson]

Thanks Colyn, I've ordered a copy of that ( same seller who I bought shutter curtain material and new r/f mirror from- very helpful chap !)
Cheers 🙂

 

[Ron (Netherlands)]

Thanks Colyn, I've ordered a copy of that ( same seller who I bought shutter curtain material and new r/f mirror from- very helpful chap !)
Cheers 🙂

Why not use this one:
http://www.pentax-manuals.com/manuals/service/leica_iiif.pdf

 

[colyn]

Why not use this one:
http://www.pentax-manuals.com/manuals/service/leica_iiif.pdf

The one nobbysparrow sells is more in depth. The above manual is more a parts manual with little info on actual breakdown and repair.. But it is still a good extra one to have..

 

[Particular]

Yet another link from the Oleson site...
I found this pdf really useful, even if I didn't follow this method. It has very a clear description of how to align the curtains and set the tension.
leicashutter.pdf

 

[midniteson]

Thanks, I have the PDF from the Oleson site, it was the baffle that was...well...baffling me !