Olympus 35RD Non-Sticky Shutter Repair Inquiry!

[bwesso]

Hi all! Ran into a problem that I'm having no luck solving otherwise-- had to come to the forums.

Working on a 35RD that I was able to scoop up for cheap ($5!!!)-- I've already tackled the notorious sticky shutter blades, but weirdly enough ran into a problem with the actually shutter mechanism acting up. Maybe there was some damage as a result of the previous owner trying to force the shutter to operate/film to advance etc, but I'm having no luck getting it to fire even though everything seems to actuate fine. My biggest concern is a spring that looks damaged that looks like it would communicate between the film advance gears and the actually shutter mechanism. I came to ask if anyone who may have a 35RD or similar Olympus rangefinder to potentially take a quick peek at their shutter mechanism and maybe send a few closeup shots of it so I can try to compare what Im working with. I've tried watching a few disassembly videos and even some assembly diagrams, but so far its been pretty difficult to pin down these few details.

Thanks all & please be patient with me-- this is driving me crazy! Ill attach a few pictures to see if anyone can spot a slip up off the bat

 

[MattKing]

Welcome to Photrio.
I've moved your thread to the Camera Repair sub-forum, because there it is more likely to get you the responses you are looking for.
Hope you find what you need.

 

[bwesso]

Welcome to Photrio.
I've moved your thread to the Camera Repair sub-forum, because there it is more likely to get you the responses you are looking for.
Hope you find what you need.

Thanks Matt that does make a lot more sense

 

[Sirius Glass]

Send it to Carol Flutot at https://flutotscamerarepair.com/AboutUs.htm She does great work.

Welcome to APUG Photrio!!​

 

[bwesso]

Solved! Turns out a small, barely noticeable black spring inside the shutter cocking mechanism and slipped off of its small nook. In theory have a working 35RD now

 

[xkaes]

I'm not trying to divert/side-track/co-opt/re-direct/etc. this discussion, but where can I get details on fixing the "CLASSIC STICKY SHUTTER" of the 35DR? I've got three of them.

 

[bwesso]

@xkaes On YouTube, there is a channel named mikeno62 that has tons of various disassembly videos for cameras. He has a good video about the sticky shutter on the 35RD that I used for my own repair. Was daunting at first, but in actuality you maybe have to go through 15 screws to get to the shutter so it’s not too bad.

The video was very helpful— I’ll add a link. Hope it helps.