Lose advance lever on my Yashica FX-D

Baloo · Mar 5, 2020

So after many rolls of film the advance lever on my old Yashica has come loose. As In It’s still attached, but swings back and forth freely. Do you think this is something I can fix myself, or will I have to get it done professionally.

Has anybody had a similar problem, and was able to fix it themselves?

Any guidance appreciated.

BobD · Mar 5, 2020

Find another that works.

Baloo · Mar 5, 2020

BobD said:
Find another that works.

Top quality answer right there! Thanks for the input.

Helios 1984 · Mar 5, 2020

Baloo said:
Top quality answer right there! Thanks for the input.

Here’s a video that shows how to remove the top cover of a Yashica FR1. It should be similar to the FX-D.

Baloo · Mar 5, 2020

Helios 1984 said:
Here’s a video that shows how to remove the top cover of a Yashica FR1. It should be similar to the FX-D

that actually really helps. Thanks!

dxqcanada · Mar 5, 2020

BobD · Mar 5, 2020

Be sure to let us know how the repair went.

Robsouzza · Jun 29, 2021

hello!
I had this problem and solved it by pushing the lever a little bit further. I think this happens when you try to shoot one last photo but there isn't enough film, so the shutter doesn't cock properly and the lever goes loose.

ic-racer · Jun 29, 2021

Not sure about the FX-D but on the FX-3, the screw holding the wind lever is reverse threaded.

BobD · Jun 29, 2021

So, Baloo, how did the repair go?

Lose advance lever on my Yashica FX-D

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