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uccmmcpo
Posted - Mar 10 2008 : 5:47:37 PM The question (s) I have is this: Does the brass chain mechanism (shutter cocking / film advance system)require lubrication or is it run dry ? If a lubricant is required, what type. Or is graphite the proper one to use? Thanks for any possible help. John
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uwittehh
Posted - Mar 11 2008 : 5:46:46 PM Yes, WD-40 is really sick in cameras... It will run to places where you don't want to have it :-/ I use weapon oil or sewer oil to lubricate the gears. WD-40 is good if an ocular of a Zorki or FED sits too tight, just apply one little drop, wait a day and the ocular will go out without damaging it.
Posted - Mar 11 2008 : 12:54:03 PM Thanks for the suggestions everyone.I appreciate it but in the end I think a camera repair man will have to decide this. John
mermoz37
Posted - Mar 11 2008 : 10:30:22 AM WD 40 is too sick for lenses sure but not for Droog chain (like a bicycle one )
Vlad
Posted - Mar 11 2008 : 09:57:05 AM Hello Alain,
I have read somewhere that WD40 is too thick for photo cameras... repairmen I think use something else for lubrication, I think some kind of specialized oil....
Vlad
mermoz37
Posted - Mar 11 2008 : 07:49:39 AM HI friend, for me this chain in Brass need no lubricant but after all a little drop of W40 for example will be welcome.
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