Re: Stereo Cameras... (sticky Kodak shutter)

[P3D Elliott Swanson <elliott@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Having fixed a couple of Kodak shutters, I'd suggest the following: Get
the Reel-3D photocopy of the Kodak stereo exploded view. At $5 or so, it's
worth it's weight in gold. Follow the sequences shown and pull the shutter
assembly. You'll have to make a tool if you want to pull the back lens
element from the shutter board. Clean/soak in naptha. It will turn a nice
shade of yellow as the gunk dissolves. Repeat this process as many times
as necessary until the naptha remains clear. (I assume you follow the
instructions when using any chemicals.) Check the mechanism for signs of
gauling or binding, and adjust parts. Steve's recommendations for
lubrication look good to me-- the key concept is to keep any lubricating
at an absolute minimum. Oil attracts dust. It also increases in viscosity
as it dries over the years. Either situation will slow the cycling of the
mechanism. Some repair manuals say the ultrafine graphite suspensions are
best, again in minute amounts. 

Several components of the Kodak shutter are held together with riveted 
studs, which I've never attempted to remove. You'd have to fabricate 
replacements; I know of no source for them.

I'm not an expert like Steve, but the cameras seem to work after I put them 
back together.

--Elliott


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