Landshark
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I've loosened, then removed the set screw to no avail. The sleeve rotates with a bit of expected tension on it but no joy.
The ASA reminder remains stationary when the sleeve rotates.
any information?
The ASA reminder remains stationary when the sleeve rotates.
any information?
Robert Lai
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It's rather more involved than you would think. I just went through this process in trying to replace my worn winding knob with a nicer looking one. The setscrew actually holds together the outer knob cylinder to the inner knob portion that has the ASA/Weston reminder dial. I would put it back in ASAP, as these things are a pain to get realigned. Don't tighten it down all the way if you plan to remove the knob.
If I remember correctly, you merely wind the knob in the direction opposite that of the winding arrow to loosen it. Make sure that you have the take up spool in and something to keep the spool from falling down. The reason is that once you remove the knob, the winding gears are exposed directly underneath the knob. If the winding spindle falls down (like it did on mine), then you'll lose contact with the clutch spring which keeps the knob from spinning backwards as you wind the film and have not completely wound the shutter. To fix this requires removal of the top cover. In my case I sent the entire mess to DAG to sort out.
So, you have been forewarned!
If I remember correctly, you merely wind the knob in the direction opposite that of the winding arrow to loosen it. Make sure that you have the take up spool in and something to keep the spool from falling down. The reason is that once you remove the knob, the winding gears are exposed directly underneath the knob. If the winding spindle falls down (like it did on mine), then you'll lose contact with the clutch spring which keeps the knob from spinning backwards as you wind the film and have not completely wound the shutter. To fix this requires removal of the top cover. In my case I sent the entire mess to DAG to sort out.
So, you have been forewarned!
Landshark
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Eggsellent! I'll get my larger hammer and give it a whack.
Monochrom
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Hi a couple days i did the same, you must loose the screww but donñt remove it just leave it there and then you unscrew the knob.
When you unscrew it, the screw moves back but leaving it means the whole assembly will remain in place as youunscrew the entire knob.
If the screw is remoev completely the knob will just rotate.
You must put some pressure n it.
I´ve just done the whole thing, changed curtains, lubed everything cleaned VF RF and adjusted RF, now my kaputt but cheap great looking IIIf is back to life!
Good Luck
When you unscrew it, the screw moves back but leaving it means the whole assembly will remain in place as youunscrew the entire knob.
If the screw is remoev completely the knob will just rotate.
You must put some pressure n it.
I´ve just done the whole thing, changed curtains, lubed everything cleaned VF RF and adjusted RF, now my kaputt but cheap great looking IIIf is back to life!
Good Luck
Landshark
Well-known
I ended up using a rubber stopper for a grip and ended up leaning on the knob to get the thing loose.
Beyond that, no problem.
Beyond that, no problem.
mikemc_photo
Established
Find a Leica 3f manual from National Camera on line..I just got one for $15.00. This was written by Larry Lyells to train camera technicians...Basic must have manual, will show you everything you need, but does not have a parts list (as parts have been gone for years)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/National-Ca...242?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c417c0992
http://www.ebay.com/itm/National-Ca...242?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c417c0992