Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/05/01

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Subject: Re: [Leica] ReGreasing a 50mm Summicron
From: Photo Phreak <leicam4pro@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 1 May 2002 16:10:24 -0700 (PDT)

- --- John Hiben <pal123@phat.co.nz> wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> I have a 50mm Summicron, the one without the built in hood.
> The focus ring is a little stiff and i was wondering if any
> one had regreased one themselves. I've got the lense in half,
> so the focus section is seperate from the optical section.
> Just wondering how i should about it from here and what grease
> i shouls use?
> 
> Thanks
- -----------------------------------------------------------------

    From my years as an instument tech I will suggest you
contact Mobil and ask about a  colloidal synthetic synthetic
with low dessication properties.  You will probably end up with
a synthetic aircraft lubricant.

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    Photo Phreak

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