Olympus OM-1 Door Catch replacement

zanxion72 · Nov 6, 2020

The catch of the door of my beloved OM-1 has snapped. I am looking for a replacement part. Does anyone know besides OM-1 which others can be donors for that door hinge? It looks like this and it is that "tooth" that got stripped:

Buzz-01 · Nov 6, 2020

I'm not 100% sure, but probably the OM-2(n)'s mechanics are identical?

shutterfinger · Nov 6, 2020

https://learncamerarepair.com/downloads/pdf/Olympus-OM-1-Service-Manual.pdf shows it to be CA8717
https://learncamerarepair.com/downloads/pdf/Olympus-OM-2n-repair-manual.pdf shows the part number to be CA8717
The OM2 and OM4 show different part numbers. There may be others that are compatible.
https://learncamerarepair.com/productlist.php?category=2&secondary=9

zanxion72 · Nov 6, 2020

Dear Both,
Thanks much for the replies. It seems that both cameras, OM1 and OM2n use the same part. It makes it now easier to look for one.

Best,
Nikos

dylanwalter · Dec 3, 2024

Hi All,

Was anyone able to find an individual replacement part for this door latch? I have looked everywhere and still have not found one. I would prefer not to gut another OM-1 just to fix mine with the broken door latch.

Thanks!

wiltw · Dec 4, 2024

eBay has a number of OM-1 bodies for sale around $20-40 simply for parts

Olympus OM-1 Door Catch replacement

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