Need advice on changing M6 advance lever

[pizzahut88]

Hi,



I have a M6.
But I like the MP style advance lever a lot more.

Is it possible to change the M6 lever to an MP type?

I am in Hong Kong, anyone know where I can get Leica parts?
Could this be do-it-yourself at home job?

Cheers, Manfred

 

[steenkamp]

Hello Manfred,

i am interested in the same thing. Let me know what you found out.

Cheers,

Guido

 

[Vickko]

Yes, it is do-it-yourself if you have the tool and part.
Contact Don for the part - www.dagcamera.com
Contact Fargo Tools for the tool: http://www.fargo-ent.com/

Vick

 

[KoNickon]

The correct tool is one of these "flexi-clamps", but I'm not sure which: http://www.micro-tools.com/store/SearchByCategory.aspx?CategoryCode=FLX

 

[peter_n]

Lots have done it. I would do the reverse if I had an MP I'd want the modern swinging arm film-advance lever on it. Way better...

 

[Artorius]

You can do it

You can do it

I just did the film advance and the frame preview lever. When you replace the frame lever you must also replace the screw. I got the three parts from DAG. It cost $105.00 and almost twenty minutes to complete.
See it here;
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showpost.php?p=573345&postcount=1009

 

[Ken Ford]

Art, I replaced my M6 advance lever last year, and now I'm considering replacing the preview lever.

What's involved in removing/replacing the preview lever?

 

[Artorius]

You need to replace both the lever and the screw, with the M2/3 parts. Not a problem and VERY easy to do.

Art, I replaced my M6 advance lever last year, and now I'm considering replacing the preview lever.

What's involved in removing/replacing the preview lever?

 

[colyn]

You can get the advance lever from DAG for $50 but you will need a 5/8 inch (15.9mm) flexiclamp from micro-tools.com to remove the ring. If you try to use anything else to remove the ring you will damage it..

 

[Artorius]

I made my own

I made my own

I used some scrap 3/32" aluminum stock an a couple of drill bits, and a Dremel tool. Fast and easy.
For the new/old style screw for the preview lever I just used two jewelers pointed tip screwdriver tips taped togrther, as I didn't have the two bladed spanner. Worked great.

You can get the advance lever from DAG for $50 but you will need a 5/8 inch (15.9mm) flexiclamp from micro-tools.com to remove the ring. If you try to use anything else to remove the ring you will damage it..

 

[Ken Ford]

You need to replace both the lever and the screw, with the M2/3 parts. Not a problem and VERY easy to do.

Art, I'm sorry - I should have been more specific.

The M3 style screw can be loosened and tightened with a pin wrench, but what about removal of the original blind screw? Did you use a rubber grip, a flexi, or something else?

I'd like to avoid damage to the original screw if at all possible.

Thanks!

 

[Artorius]

For that one I used a wide rubber band with thin hemostats.(a surgery instrument) I was going to make another flex clamp but I tried it with the hemostat and the rubber band, so I didn't bother.

Art, I'm sorry - I should have been more specific.

The M3 style screw can be loosened and tightened with a pin wrench, but what about removal of the original blind screw? Did you use a rubber grip, a flexi, or something else?

I'd like to avoid damage to the original screw if at all possible.

Thanks!

 

[Ken Ford]

For that one I used a wide rubber band with thin hemostats.(a surgery instrument) I was going to make another flex clamp but I tried it with the hemostat and the rubber band, so I didn't bother.

OK, a roach clip and a rubber band - I'm in!

I assume you hold the lever stationary when you remove the screw? I seem to recall the lever is keyed.

Thanks!

 

[filmfan]

Anyone have any more information? I am about to embark on the film advance lever replacement...
Any pictures of the procedure?

 

[ampguy]

You have to do it right, with the right part, otherwise the M2/M3/M4 metal tip will touch the shutter dial.