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Post by John Farrell on Jan 23, 2017 20:07:20 GMT -5
A newly arrived Agfa Silette L. The focus is stiff, and the shutter and diaphragm reluctant to move.  |
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Post by conan on Jan 24, 2017 1:27:29 GMT -5
A newly arrived Agfa Silette L. The focus is stiff, and the shutter and diaphragm reluctant to move. Good luck if its full of the Agfa green gunk. I have read many forums where people have had to soak the shutters and focusing rings for 24 hours in naptha and the usual trick of a bit of lighter fluid has no effect at all. |
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Post by John Farrell on Jan 24, 2017 14:40:20 GMT -5
The green gunk wasn't too bad, Conan. I was able to unscrew the front element reasonably easily, after removing the focusing ring  The next lens element came out, to expose the shutter.  The rusty looking screw at 12 o'clock on the shutter plate, can be turned, to release the scalloped nut. Unscrew this, and the shutter mechanism is visible.  All ready to flush with solvent - I use the eyedropper in the forground to squirt fuelite.  |
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Post by julio1fer on Jan 24, 2017 20:14:17 GMT -5
Bringing the popcorn to continue watching. I must learn to do this. Thanks for sharing the process.
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Post by John Farrell on Jan 24, 2017 22:47:02 GMT -5
Flushing the shutter in situ didn't get it working - it opens ok, but doesn't close. The closing blades are retarded by the slow speed escapement, so I have removed that for more intensive cleaning.
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Post by John Farrell on Jan 27, 2017 22:53:52 GMT -5
 The cleaned out escapement, ready to refit. With the shutter reassembled, I now have some speeds - B, 1s, and 1/30 to 1/300. Set to the rest, the shutter stays open. I'll leave it at that. The next job is to remove the top, fix the double exposure lock, and see if the meter can be resurrected. |
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Post by John Farrell on Jan 29, 2017 15:02:27 GMT -5
The meter is a module which sides into a recess in the top plate.  The light sensitive selenium plate is moulded into it, and is not accessible for repairs. The meter will be put back, not working. Next to sort - the double exposure prevention.  This is the slotted plate with the screw, beside the release button. The projecting finger you can see, to the left, interacts with the wind mechanism. There was dirt under this, stopping it from sliding. A good clean and a drop of oil got it working again. Finally, after wiping out the focusing thread with solvent, and applying light grease, I was able to refit the lens. The last act - set the infinity focus.  |
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