Moska 5 disassembly

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Author Message   Chriseriu Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) Posted on Thursday, December 23, 2004 - 06:37 am:        I "inherited" a Moskva 5 folder in decent shape (light tight bellows and crisp shutter) but has several problems that I hope a disassembly and cleaning job will eliminate: 1. the speed dial ring is a bit stiff going from the 250 end; 2. the aperture ring is a bit stiff going from the small apertures. 3. the film advance wind is a bit stiff. Any advice on how to fix these problems ? TIA, Chris   Winfried Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) Posted on Thursday, December 23, 2004 - 02:04 pm:        Since the shutter is a close copy of the Compur shutters it will always be a bit stiff when setting it to 1/250 since an extra booster spring is engaged by the cam plate in that position. It will be even more stiffer when you try to set it to 1/250 when the shutter is cocked. Fixing the aperture involves almost complete disassembly of the shutter. Do not try to put some oil on the blade mechanism since it may easily migrate to the shutter blades. The film advance shaft may be lubricated with a drop of oil if necessary.

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