[Leica] M2 shutter fixed!

[Ray Moth <ray_moth@yahoo.com>]

Dear All,   
  
The problem of my M2 shutter got worse, to the point where it was
jamming almost every shot. Removing the base-plate always freed it up
so I examined it more carefully and noticed that when I pressed the
shutter button, it was putting pressure on the cover (the one with the
film loading diagram), to the extent that the cover was bulging
visibly. With the base-plate attached, it couldn't bulge and so the
shutter button couldn't be pressed fully home.   
  
Anyway, I decided to remove the cover, being careful not to dislodge
the bracket against which the main base-plate catch locks. Inside, I
found a loose fragment of metal, about 3mm long, 2mm wide and 1mm
thick, resting on the pivoting lever that is part of the shutter
release mechanism. When I pressed the shutter button, the fragment of
metal fell out. I tested the shutter fully and it worked fine, so I
replaced the cover.   
  
The camera now works perfectly - thank goodness I had a look inside! I
have no idea where that metal fragment came from: perhaps it's been in
there ever since the camera was built, and finally found its way to a
position where it became a problem?   


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Ray

"The trouble with resisting temptation is
 you never know when you'll get another chance!"

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