Pulled one spring form M7

[Sung Kim]

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Hi there guys

I was using kentmere 400 and when I was rewinding the film somehow the it ripped out

So decided pull it by myself on changing bag

Tried with the finger and no success.

Tried with tweezers. Hooked in something and pull it out.

It was spring  

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Like pictured

 

coming out form the take up spool area

 

For now, all functions works. I can cock the shuuter and fire it, open the bottom cover and film count reset, film advance and rewind

Any one have idea what this piece is for?

Edited July 20, 2020 by Sung Kim

[250swb]

It's to support the film leader, without it there is the possibility the film won't be taken up evenly/squarely as you wind on. I guess to get it back in wind the spring around a pencil etc. to the correct diameter and use the pencil to insert it back into the tulip. The smaller diameter end of the spring faces the baseplate.

Edited July 20, 2020 by 250swb

[Sung Kim]

Thank you

Already put the spring back with the same tweezers.

Ill shot one roll today to test it

[Sung Kim]

5 hours ago, 250swb said:

It's to support the film leader, without it there is the possibility the film won't be taken up evenly/squarely as you wind on. I guess to get it back in wind the spring around a pencil etc. to the correct diameter and use the pencil to insert it back into the tulip. The smaller diameter end of the spring faces the baseplate.

Thank you

Already put the spring back with the same tweezers.

Ill shot one roll today to test it