Olympus OM-1 Door Catch replacement

[zanxion72]

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]

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

 

[shutterfinger]

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]

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]

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]

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