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I got the crazy idea to clean and lube my IIIa myself. I'm pretty good at minuscule repair for other things. I'd like to tackle this as a project. Specifically, what tools will I need to complete the job and where can I obtain them?

Thanks

Please, if it works don't fix it.

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I got the crazy idea to clean and lube my IIIa myself. I'm pretty good at minuscule repair for other things. I'd like to tackle this as a project. Specifically, what tools will I need to complete the job and where can I obtain them?

Thanks

 

Not doubting your ability but I think 'crazy idea' might really be the operative words. I was an engineer for the majority of my working life and worked on some very intricate mechanisms but I wouldn't touch my IIIf or IIIg. As JC said if it ain't broke don't fix it but if you really think it needs doing send it to a CLA professional. At least then you know all of the settings will be as required.

 

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If you are hell bent on doing it yourself may I suggest that you obtain a 'cheap' Russian alternative first and practise on that before turning to the Leica. I'm sorry to debunk the held belief that a Leica is a super complex mechanism, with the right tools and information anything is fixable. One fact to remember is that shutter speeds need only be within 25% to be covered by the latitude of the film speed. I have always found that using the simplest of methods I have been able to adjust to meet these standards. I should also add that I have been 'messing about' with cameras for nearly 60 years!

 

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normclarke.

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If you are hell bent on doing it yourself may I suggest that you obtain a 'cheap' Russian alternative first and practise on that before turning to the Leica. I'm sorry to debunk the held belief that a Leica is a super complex mechanism, with the right tools and information anything is fixable. One fact to remember is that shutter speeds need only be within 25% to be covered by the latitude of the film speed. I have always found that using the simplest of methods I have been able to adjust to meet these standards. I should also add that I have been 'messing about' with cameras for nearly 60 years!

 

Best,

 

normclarke.

 

Fully agree, if it is your first tryout, don't mess with a Leica, but try on something relatively cheap, like a Zorki.

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