M3 DIY rangefinder adjustment

[tiberno]

Hi everyone!
I've been trying to adjust the rangefinder myself folowing the instructions here: http://nemeng.com/leica/034b.shtml and here: http://nemeng.com/leica/024b.shtml
I have corrected the horizontal alignment at least for infinity but the screw that adjusts the vertical alignment is stuck. Anyone how tried to do this how knows how much force on should do?
I'm thinking I should be better sending it to a repairman but anyway would like to know what you guys think!
Thanks!

 

[payasam]

If you did not alter the 1M adjustment and dealt only with the one for infinity, there's every possibility that the R/F will be good at close focus. Unless the vertical alignment is dramatically off you can probably manage well enough.

 

[tiberno]

Thanks payasam!
I know it should probably be good at close focus. I just have to wait to process that roll. 🙂
Anyway I suppose that if I could correct the vertical alignment also it would snap better in focus, thus making focus easier. I will try with a better screw driver.