Nikon F overhaul

[_goodtimez]

I overhauled a vintage NIPPON KOGAKU F on last Saturday. I thought this set of pictures might be of some interest.
The slow speeds were off and I ended up replacing the escapement mechanism. Of course I did a complete CLA in the process and that includes lubricating every single screw thread.

Repair NIKON NIPPON KOGAKU F 67558197 by Wegothim, on Flickr

All the pictures are here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/8487951@N05/sets/72157639898825694/

 

[De_Corday]

Awesome. I keep hoping someone can compile a good DIY-CLA guide for the Nikon F's. Different animal, but finding DIY repair info for my F3s has been like pulling teeth...

 

[jultou]

Thanks for sharing.
Videos of the shutter gears in action are impressive.

 

[Paulbe]

goodtimes--great! You're a brave lad--goodluck!
Paul

 

[mikemc_photo]

Awesome. I keep hoping someone can compile a good DIY-CLA guide for the Nikon F's. Different animal, but finding DIY repair info for my F3s has been like pulling teeth...

National Camera Technical Training Institute by Larry Lyells . His classic guide for the F was standard learning back in the day. He also did the F2 I believe that was for S.P.T. After working on both for years, the F3 was easy to pick up, the electronics were where most training seminars helped Cand C I think has a great guide.

I cannot remember replacing the geartrain in a F. A good cleaning and relube with neo- lube usually solved speeds issues.

 

[_goodtimez]

National Camera Technical Training Institute by Larry Lyells . His classic guide for the F was standard learning back in the day. He also did the F2 I believe that was for S.P.T. After working on both for years, the F3 was easy to pick up, the electronics were where most training seminars helped Cand C I think has a great guide.

I cannot remember replacing the geartrain in a F. A good cleaning and relube with neo- lube usually solved speeds issues.

I would be interested into learning the best method to clean and lubricate these escapement geartrains.

 

[De_Corday]

National Camera Technical Training Institute by Larry Lyells . His classic guide for the F was standard learning back in the day. He also did the F2 I believe that was for S.P.T. After working on both for years, the F3 was easy to pick up, the electronics were where most training seminars helped Cand C I think has a great guide.

I cannot remember replacing the geartrain in a F. A good cleaning and relube with neo- lube usually solved speeds issues.

Thanks, mike. Unfortunately it seems that Mr. Lyells is no longer around?

http://photo.net/classic-cameras-forum/00Xy9v

 

[mikemc_photo]

http://www.camerabooks.com/Departme...ion-Books/Repair-Manuals-by-Larry-Lyells.aspx