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Matthias Elliott
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, December 01, 2004 - 02:23 pm: | 
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Hey, I have an old Leica, I believe it's a IIIa or b,
serial number 280519, in really good condition. I'm trying to figure out how to use it and am at a total loss as to how I remove the take up spool. It's in there and and is determined not to come out.
Any suggestions?
Matthias |
David Ritchie
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, December 01, 2004 - 02:58 pm: |
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On a Leica IIIa, the takeup spool is removed by pulling straight up on the spool after removing the bottom. It is just the friction between the spool and the rewind shaft that causes it to turn and undoubtedly giving a problem of removal.The bottom end of the spool on my IIIa is knurled affording some grip when you pull it out. Could it be possible that someone has inserted it upside down? You will have to look and decide. There may be a bit of corrosion inside the spool making removal stubborn, and I would try using a pair of needle nose pliars, first "rocking" the spool sideways and up and down. and gently pulling up or out on the spool. Good luck. |
rick oleson
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, December 01, 2004 - 03:09 pm: |
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instead of rocking the spool, try rotating it. it should slip on the inner drum, if it's stuck and you can manage to turn it you will have released the grip and may then be able to pull it off. moving it sideways will only put stress on the top end of the drum, it will not work it loose. |
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