Westomat 35 Repair

tahomaphoto · Feb 27, 2023

I recently bought a Westomat 35 off eBay for reasonable $. I needs some work; anyone have any experience with tearing one down?

Thanks,

Erik

albada · Feb 27, 2023

If the focus and/or shutter-button is stiff, then old grease has dried out and hardened. You'll need to remove the top and clean/regrease the mech up there. Likewise with the focus. Be careful to mark the position of the focus threads to maintain correct focus calibration. It's been many years since I worked on these, so this general description is the best I can do. Good luck.

Mark

tahomaphoto · Mar 1, 2023

albada said:
If the focus and/or shutter-button is stiff, then old grease has dried out and hardened. You'll need to remove the top and clean/regrease the mech up there. Likewise with the focus. Be careful to mark the position of the focus threads to maintain correct focus calibration. It's been many years since I worked on these, so this general description is the best I can do. Good luck.

Mark

Thank you Mark!!

Westomat 35 Repair

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