M4 film loading problems

[Kozhe]

Hi everybody!

I´m just unable to load film in my M4, it´s like the take-up spool is not properly attached, you can see it moving with the camera open but as soon as you push it inside (or load film) it won´t move anymore. Let me explain this, the wind lever works perfectly, so does the screw which is supossed to hold the take-up spool in place.

Looks like the assembly is not correct or I´m doing something really wrong. Can you help me with this? Could someone put a picture of how this assembly should look or does anyone know where can I get a M4 service manual?

Thanks! 🙂

 

[Nikon Bob]

You could have a look here http://www.nemeng.com/leica/000b.shtml and see if that helps any.

Bob

 

[Kozhe]

Thanks Bob!

Problem solved! The springs and take-up spool were assembled in the wrong order. It seems the former owner of this camera tried some repair on this camera and lots of things are wrongly placed back together...

Working terrific now 🙂

 

[Nikon Bob]

Glad you got that solved on your own. I hope you enjoy that M4.

Bob