Olympus OM2 Self timer removal

[xi132]

I want to reskin/re-cover my OM2 and want to know how I could remove the self timer without having to purchase any camera specific tools.

I've tried using a pair of picks and pulling it in opposite directions, but doesn't appear to work very well.

Thanks.

 

[erikg]

You could try using a compass.

 

[John Hermanson]

Outer nut is a reverse thread. IOW, clockwise loosens it, ccw tightens it. Try a pair of sharp tweezers but I suggest winding the self timer all the way before taking apart. If the self timer is allowed to unwind all the way, you'll have trouble getting it back together. John, www.zuiko.com

 

[Steve Roberts]

I use a small pair of pliers with the tips ground down. Dremel type grinders are good for that. bear in mind that the shape of the ends doesn't want to be tapering points (which will tend to slip out of the holes) but parallel-sided that are also parallel to each other at the opening gap of the pliers that will be needed (as you would expect to see on a pair of circlip pliers). It's well worth spending the time to make something fit well before trying to undo a camera part that may have been there since it was assembled many years before.

Is there scope for a dedicated "Camera Repair and Maintenance" section on APUG?

Good luck!

Steve

 

[xi132]

Cheers! I've managed to get it off.

While I'm taking my camera apart, I want to remove the prism foam too! But I'm having difficulty removing the rewind lever.

I've followed the instructions here, but it doesn't want to budge - http://olympus.dementia.org/Hardware/tutorials/OM-1CoverRemoval/index.html

 

[Ralph Javins]

Good morning, xi132;

Look under APUG English Forums, Equipment, down near the bottom for Camera Building and Modification. This includes " . . . repair, D. I. Y., etc."

 

[John Hermanson]

Rewind knob unscrews counterclockwise. Do NOT remove small screw from center of knob. It's only purpose is to level the rewind handle when it is lying flat. Screw usually breaks off 'cus it's glued in. Grip both blades of rewind fork with pliers and turn knob counterclockwise. Do NOT put object between forks when unscrewing, this could bend or break a rewind fork off. ASA knob does not come apart. John, www.zuiko.com