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Compursky
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Username: Compursky
Post Number: 1
Registered: 08-2013
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, August 12, 2013 - 04:21 pm: | 
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Hello everybody,
I am on the way to cla the Rolleiflex T on my own and just wanted to know, what is the best lubricant for the Synchro Compur shutter?
Which one have I take for using my Rollei even under cold temperature.
(sry for my English) |
Rick_oleson
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Username: Rick_oleson
Post Number: 1348
Registered: 07-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, August 12, 2013 - 07:41 pm: |
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I would think no lubricant at all would be best. I try to avoid any kind of oil around the blades or escapement of a shutter. |
Compursky
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Username: Compursky
Post Number: 2
Registered: 08-2013
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 - 08:22 am: |
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Thanks Rick, I bought already Liqui Moly 3312 and hope it will be nice for shutter mechanism (not for blades of course). |
Br1078lum
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Username: Br1078lum
Post Number: 630
Registered: 11-2010
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 - 06:39 pm: |
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The Synchro-Compur is the only shutter I have worked on that requires lubrication, Rick. I have a partial drawing of the location and types of lube required, but there are only pictures, no information. And I always find lube when I open one up, so I re-apply it where I find it, Compursky.
I use a product called Super Lube that is sold by Micro-Tools, but I found in a local hardware store. It's a synthetic with great cold and hot properties, and guaranteed not to run. I haven't had a problem with it yet.
http://www.micro-tools.com/store/home.aspx
PF |
Denny
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Username: Denny
Post Number: 151
Registered: 08-2009
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 - 07:03 pm: |
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Are the photos/drawings available anywhere on-line? The Super Lube appears to be a grease so I would think it is used on a sliding surface as opposed to escapement axles - correct?
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Br1078lum
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Username: Br1078lum
Post Number: 631
Registered: 11-2010
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2013 - 08:16 pm: |
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Had to do a search through my archives, but here were the incomplete drawings, Denny.
http://benoit.suaudeau.perso.neuf.fr/manuels_rep/obturateurs/compur-repair/11-04.html
I don't lube the escapement axles, just sliding parts like the shutter blade ring detent spring, or under the driver catch.
PF |
Rick_oleson
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Username: Rick_oleson
Post Number: 1350
Registered: 07-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2013 - 08:33 pm: |
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I avoid lubrication in Compurs unless absolutely necessary, and so far that hasn't happened very often. It depends on use though: a shutter that will be seeing heavy constant use may need lubrication, where one that sees only occasional use will be more reliable without it. |
Br1078lum
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Username: Br1078lum
Post Number: 632
Registered: 11-2010
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, August 15, 2013 - 06:34 pm: |
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BTW, the Synchro is the only one I lube. Though a Seikosha-MXL may call for it too. Problem I have with that one is the only copy I have was flooded with oil, so I won't be able to tell where any original lube was after I clean it up.
PF |
Pablo Coronel (Titrisol2)
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Username: Titrisol2
Post Number: 5
Registered: 05-2023
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, October 20, 2023 - 08:34 am: |
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Eugene Pate and Chris Sherlock recommend using some Moly powder in the escapements to avoid metal-to metal wear.
Mix it with a drop of nafta to make a paste and add a little to the gears.
Operate the shutter several times to get the moly inside, wait until the nafta dries and shake the excess off.
I also like to use a small drop of watch/gun oil in the rotating pins, which is wiped with a paper tissue. |
