Pierre68 Posted May 4 Share #1  Posted May 4 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have been using a used Leica R6 for the last 6 month without any issue. But today I found out that the film advance lever does not come back to its place after cocking.... There seems to be some white gunk coming out ouf the mechanic... Anyone has an idea of what the issue could be? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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M9reno Posted May 5 Share #2 Â Posted May 5 Could you please post a picture of the problem? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre68 Posted Saturday at 08:18 PM Author Share #3  Posted Saturday at 08:18 PM Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/420993-leica-r6-film-advance-lever-not-getting-back-in-place/?do=findComment&comment=5799877'>More sharing options...
Pierre68 Posted Saturday at 08:19 PM Author Share #4  Posted Saturday at 08:19 PM When I cock the advance film lever, it stays in this position  Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted Saturday at 10:25 PM Share #5 Â Posted Saturday at 10:25 PM Return spring has detached or broken? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M9reno Posted Sunday at 09:43 AM Share #6 Â Posted Sunday at 09:43 AM Where is the white gunk? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre68 Posted Sunday at 03:24 PM Author Share #7 Â Posted Sunday at 03:24 PM Advertisement (gone after registration) I cleaned the white gunk with a toothpick Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted Sunday at 08:05 PM Share #8 Â Posted Sunday at 08:05 PM 'White gunk' would usually be associated with emulsified grease, which does tend to 'expand'. So has the camera been used on rain lately? Either way I can't see how grease can overcome the return spring, so I guess the return spring is the problem. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbealnz Posted yesterday at 09:40 AM Share #9 Â Posted yesterday at 09:40 AM Assuming the return spring is the issue, can you manually/physically return it to the home position? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre68 Posted yesterday at 02:44 PM Author Share #10 Â Posted yesterday at 02:44 PM 5 hours ago, gbealnz said: Assuming the return spring is the issue, can you manually/physically return it to the home position? Yes that's exactly what I am doing. And doing so I can't take pictures. Everything seems to be working. It just feels as if the spring or whatever is supposed to pull back the lever does not have enough strength: the is a pull but to weak to return the lever in position. Or there is too much friction... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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