Olympus OM-1 Door Catch replacement

zanxion72

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• Nov 6, 2020

• #1

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

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• Nov 6, 2020

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

 

shutterfinger

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• Nov 6, 2020

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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

 

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zanxion72

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• Nov 6, 2020

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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

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• Dec 3, 2024

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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!

 

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• Dec 4, 2024

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