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Pentax Spotmatic High Speed Shutter Mechanism Disassembly

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  1. Pentax Spotmatic High Speed Shutter Mechanism Disassembly, Remove frame counter: étape 1, image 1 de 3 Pentax Spotmatic High Speed Shutter Mechanism Disassembly, Remove frame counter: étape 1, image 2 de 3 Pentax Spotmatic High Speed Shutter Mechanism Disassembly, Remove frame counter: étape 1, image 3 de 3
    • Loosen three grub screws. Do not remove them from the frame counter cover.

    • Lift off frame counter cover.

    • Remove one 2.5 mm flat head screw. It is reverse or left-hand threaded.

    • Remove the frame counter dial.

    • Remove the retaining nut using a spanner wrench. A pair of fine tipped nippers can also work.

    • On some Spotmatics, this nut may be reverse threaded. Work carefully.

    • Remove the dial seat.

  2. Pentax Spotmatic High Speed Shutter Mechanism Disassembly, Remove advance lever: étape 2, image 1 de 3 Pentax Spotmatic High Speed Shutter Mechanism Disassembly, Remove advance lever: étape 2, image 2 de 3 Pentax Spotmatic High Speed Shutter Mechanism Disassembly, Remove advance lever: étape 2, image 3 de 3
    • Remove three 2.3 mm flat head screws.

    • Use a pick to rotate the retaining washer until the lobed sections are free.

    • Lift off the advance lever.

    • Remove the plastic shim washer.

  3. Pentax Spotmatic High Speed Shutter Mechanism Disassembly, Remove shutter speed dial: étape 3, image 1 de 3 Pentax Spotmatic High Speed Shutter Mechanism Disassembly, Remove shutter speed dial: étape 3, image 2 de 3 Pentax Spotmatic High Speed Shutter Mechanism Disassembly, Remove shutter speed dial: étape 3, image 3 de 3
    • Remove one 2.8 mm pin head screw.

    • The dial assembly is spring loaded. Keep two fingers on top of the dial as you are loosening the screw to prevent it from popping off.

    • Remove the shutter speed dial.

    • Remove the ISO dial.

    • Remove the internal spring.

    • Remove the dial housing.

  4. Pentax Spotmatic High Speed Shutter Mechanism Disassembly, Installation Notes: Shutter Speed Dial: étape 4, image 1 de 2 Pentax Spotmatic High Speed Shutter Mechanism Disassembly, Installation Notes: Shutter Speed Dial: étape 4, image 2 de 2
    • The hole in the dial housing needs to go over the tab on the speed resistor.

    • The tab on the ISO dial needs to mate with the hole in the dial housing.

    • It can be difficult to line everything up while compressing the spring and installing the center screw. Be patient.

  5. Pentax Spotmatic High Speed Shutter Mechanism Disassembly, Remove film winder assembly: étape 5, image 1 de 3 Pentax Spotmatic High Speed Shutter Mechanism Disassembly, Remove film winder assembly: étape 5, image 2 de 3 Pentax Spotmatic High Speed Shutter Mechanism Disassembly, Remove film winder assembly: étape 5, image 3 de 3
    • Place a thin, sturdy tool in the spindle fork.

    • Unscrew the rewind knob.

    • Use a spanner wrench to unscrew the retaining nut.

    • Remove the film reminder

    • Remove the spring washer.

    • Remove the friction plate.

  6. Pentax Spotmatic High Speed Shutter Mechanism Disassembly, Remove top cover: étape 6, image 1 de 2 Pentax Spotmatic High Speed Shutter Mechanism Disassembly, Remove top cover: étape 6, image 2 de 2
    • Remove one 3.0 mm flat head screw.

    • Remove top cover.

  7. Pentax Spotmatic High Speed Shutter Mechanism Disassembly, Remove bottom cover: étape 7, image 1 de 1
    • Remove two X mm flat head screws.

    • Remove two X mm flat head screws.

    • Remove bottom cover.

    • This is an example of a properly functioning mirror charging mechanism.

    • The large gear on the far left is driven by the film advance lever on top of the camera.

    • The long silver lever is the mirror charging lever. It pushes the black bar to the top of the slot when the camera is wound, which charges the main mirror spring.

    • The lever on the right holds the black bar in place while the camera is cocked and ready to shoot.

    • At the end of an exposure, the large black gear pushes the release lever, returning the mirror to the viewing position.

  8. Pentax Spotmatic High Speed Shutter Mechanism Disassembly, Unsolder meter circuit: étape 9, image 1 de 2 Pentax Spotmatic High Speed Shutter Mechanism Disassembly, Unsolder meter circuit: étape 9, image 2 de 2
    • Unscrew or unsolder one black wire. This is the main power coming from the meter switch on the side of the mirror box.

    • Unscrew one blue wire. This is the ground wire that connects the meter circuit to the body of the camera.

    • Unsolder one yellow and one black wire from the speed resistor.

  9. Pentax Spotmatic High Speed Shutter Mechanism Disassembly, Remove viewfinder assembly: étape 10, image 1 de 2 Pentax Spotmatic High Speed Shutter Mechanism Disassembly, Remove viewfinder assembly: étape 10, image 2 de 2
    • Remove three 5.7 mm flat head screws.

    • Lift out the viewfinder assembly.

    • The pentaprism, eye piece and meter circuit will come out with the viewfinder.

  10. Pentax Spotmatic High Speed Shutter Mechanism Disassembly, Remove self timer lever: étape 11, image 1 de 2 Pentax Spotmatic High Speed Shutter Mechanism Disassembly, Remove self timer lever: étape 11, image 2 de 2
    • Remove cover screw using a spanner wrench.

    • Remove the self timer lever. The internal mechanism will unwind past the installed position when the lever is removed.

    • Installation Note: Temporarily place the lever on the post 90° counter-clockwise to its installed position. Wind the self timer. Remove the lever and place it in its installed position. Release the self timer.

  11. Pentax Spotmatic High Speed Shutter Mechanism Disassembly, Remove leatherette: étape 12, image 1 de 3 Pentax Spotmatic High Speed Shutter Mechanism Disassembly, Remove leatherette: étape 12, image 2 de 3 Pentax Spotmatic High Speed Shutter Mechanism Disassembly, Remove leatherette: étape 12, image 3 de 3
    • Apply isopropyl alcohol to the edge of the leatherette covering to soften the adhesive.

    • Use a dull scraper to get under the edge of the leatherette and begin peeling it off.

    • Fully remove the leatherette covering from both sides of the camera.

    • If the self timer lever can't be removed, the leatherette can be peeled away just enough to access the screws.

    • Installation Note: Use contact cement or shellac to reapply the leatherette.

  12. Pentax Spotmatic High Speed Shutter Mechanism Disassembly, Remove front lens board: étape 13, image 1 de 3 Pentax Spotmatic High Speed Shutter Mechanism Disassembly, Remove front lens board: étape 13, image 2 de 3 Pentax Spotmatic High Speed Shutter Mechanism Disassembly, Remove front lens board: étape 13, image 3 de 3
    • Remove four 4.6 mm flat head screws.

    • Remove one 4.3 mm flat head screws.

    • Lift off front lens board.

    • Note the position and number of shim washers at each screw location. They need to be installed in the same positions during reassembly.

    • If the top cover is still attached, lift the bottom of the lens board first. There is a lip around the top of the lens mount that engages with the top.

  13. Pentax Spotmatic High Speed Shutter Mechanism Disassembly, Remove mirror return spring: étape 14, image 1 de 2 Pentax Spotmatic High Speed Shutter Mechanism Disassembly, Remove mirror return spring: étape 14, image 2 de 2
    • Unhook mirror return spring.

    • Unscrew one 4.8 mm flat head shoulder screw.

    • Remove keyed washer.

  14. Pentax Spotmatic High Speed Shutter Mechanism Disassembly, Unsolder wired connections: étape 15, image 1 de 2 Pentax Spotmatic High Speed Shutter Mechanism Disassembly, Unsolder wired connections: étape 15, image 2 de 2
    • Unsolder two red wires. These connect to the X-sync contact.

    • Unsolder one black wire. This connects to the battery compartment contact.

    • Pull black meter wire through the whole in the chassis.

  15. Pentax Spotmatic High Speed Shutter Mechanism Disassembly, Remove mirror box: étape 16, image 1 de 2 Pentax Spotmatic High Speed Shutter Mechanism Disassembly, Remove mirror box: étape 16, image 2 de 2
    • Remove one 4.3 mm flat head screw.

    • Remove one 4.5 mm flat head shoulder screw.

    • Lift mirror box up and over posts on the back of the camera. The posts can be removed for easier removal and installation if necessary.

  16. Pentax Spotmatic High Speed Shutter Mechanism Disassembly, Installation Notes: Mirror Box: étape 17, image 1 de 2 Pentax Spotmatic High Speed Shutter Mechanism Disassembly, Installation Notes: Mirror Box: étape 17, image 2 de 2
    • The shutter should be released before installing the mirror box.

    • The mirror charging lever needs to be behind the mirror actuator lever coming from the mirror box.

    • The post from the shutter release shaft should be above the mirror release lever on the mirror box.

  17. Pentax Spotmatic High Speed Shutter Mechanism Disassembly, Firing the shutter: étape 18, image 1 de 1
    • With the mirror box removed, the shutter can be fired by pushing the shutter release bar...

    • and releasing the opening curtain latch

  18. Pentax Spotmatic High Speed Shutter Mechanism Disassembly, Remove ISO detent ring: étape 19, image 1 de 2 Pentax Spotmatic High Speed Shutter Mechanism Disassembly, Remove ISO detent ring: étape 19, image 2 de 2
    • Remove two 2.2 mm flat head screws.

    • Remove the detent ring.

    • Installation Notes: With the shutter speed selector set to 'B' (as it is in the pictures), the detents on the ring should point toward the prism. This will allow proper coupling with the shutter speed dial.

  19. Pentax Spotmatic High Speed Shutter Mechanism Disassembly, Remove speed resistor: étape 20, image 1 de 2 Pentax Spotmatic High Speed Shutter Mechanism Disassembly, Remove speed resistor: étape 20, image 2 de 2
    • Remove three 2.8 mm flat head screws.

    • Remove the speed resistor.

  20. Pentax Spotmatic High Speed Shutter Mechanism Disassembly, Remove speed selector assembly: étape 21, image 1 de 3 Pentax Spotmatic High Speed Shutter Mechanism Disassembly, Remove speed selector assembly: étape 21, image 2 de 3 Pentax Spotmatic High Speed Shutter Mechanism Disassembly, Remove speed selector assembly: étape 21, image 3 de 3
    • Remove two 3.0 mm flat head screws.

    • Remove one 5.0 mm flat head post.

    • Remove the speed selector assembly.

    • The high speed cam may stay in the selector assembly when it is lifted off. Fully remove it for cleaning and lubrication.

    • There is a small bushing on the opening curtain wind gear. Remove it so that it doesn't fall off unexpectedly.

  21. Pentax Spotmatic High Speed Shutter Mechanism Disassembly, Remove delay and pallet rods: étape 22, image 1 de 3 Pentax Spotmatic High Speed Shutter Mechanism Disassembly, Remove delay and pallet rods: étape 22, image 2 de 3 Pentax Spotmatic High Speed Shutter Mechanism Disassembly, Remove delay and pallet rods: étape 22, image 3 de 3
    • Lift out the delay rod.

    • Lift out the pallet rod. Note the small bushing on the end so it doesn't get lost.

    • Installation Notes: The top of the delay rod connects to a lever that follows the slow speed cam. The top of the pallet rod sits in a hole in the speed selector plate.

  22. Pentax Spotmatic High Speed Shutter Mechanism Disassembly, Installation Notes: Speed Selector: étape 23, image 1 de 3 Pentax Spotmatic High Speed Shutter Mechanism Disassembly, Installation Notes: Speed Selector: étape 23, image 2 de 3 Pentax Spotmatic High Speed Shutter Mechanism Disassembly, Installation Notes: Speed Selector: étape 23, image 3 de 3
    • It is easier to install the speed selector with the shutter cocked and the selector set to 'B'.

    • Check that the pallet and delay rods are properly coupled with the slow speed governor (if installed) and seated in their pivot holes.

    • Check that the upper levers of the rods are in the correct positions around the wind gears.

    • Place the high speed cam on top of the wind gear. Make sure the driving peg rides in the slot of the cam.

    • Lot's of different pieces have to be aligned all at once when the speed selector is installed. Do not tighten down the mounting screws until everything is in place. Work patiently and carefully.

  23. Pentax Spotmatic High Speed Shutter Mechanism Disassembly, Remove shutter release plate: étape 24, image 1 de 2 Pentax Spotmatic High Speed Shutter Mechanism Disassembly, Remove shutter release plate: étape 24, image 2 de 2
    • Remove one flat head nut.

    • Remove shutter release plate.

    • Installation Note: The shutter release shaft is free to turn when the plate is removed. Make sure that the mirror release lever sits in front of the opening curtain pinion shaft when reinstalled.

  24. Pentax Spotmatic High Speed Shutter Mechanism Disassembly, Remove transport gears: étape 25, image 1 de 3 Pentax Spotmatic High Speed Shutter Mechanism Disassembly, Remove transport gears: étape 25, image 2 de 3 Pentax Spotmatic High Speed Shutter Mechanism Disassembly, Remove transport gears: étape 25, image 3 de 3
    • Wind the shutter.

    • Remove one flat head threaded post.

    • Remove transport plate.

    • Remove transport latch.

    • Remove upper transport gear.

    • Remove lower transport gear.

  25. Pentax Spotmatic High Speed Shutter Mechanism Disassembly, Installation Notes: Transport Gears: étape 26, image 1 de 3 Pentax Spotmatic High Speed Shutter Mechanism Disassembly, Installation Notes: Transport Gears: étape 26, image 2 de 3 Pentax Spotmatic High Speed Shutter Mechanism Disassembly, Installation Notes: Transport Gears: étape 26, image 3 de 3
    • Make sure the shutter is in the wound state when installing the transport gears.

    • Clean the transport gears and the mounting post with isopropyl alcohol. Do not lubricate.

    • There is a detent on the bottom of the lower transport gear that is held by a latch when the shutter is cocked.

    • Pull the latch out and push the lower transport gear all the way down so it can properly catch the detent.

    • Install the upper transport gear such that the gap on the right side of the latch is as small as possible without touching.

  26. Pentax Spotmatic High Speed Shutter Mechanism Disassembly, Lubricate the shutter: étape 27, image 1 de 3 Pentax Spotmatic High Speed Shutter Mechanism Disassembly, Lubricate the shutter: étape 27, image 2 de 3 Pentax Spotmatic High Speed Shutter Mechanism Disassembly, Lubricate the shutter: étape 27, image 3 de 3
    • Pentax recommends using shutter oil to lubricate areas of the shutter that move rapidly during an exposure. Most of the critical areas can be accessed at this point in the disassembly. Apply the oil sparingly, just enough to coat the bearing surfaces.

    • Lubricate the pinion shafts. On the wind side, the pinions turn in their end pivots. The oil should be between the shafts and the end plates.

    • Lubricate the rollers. On the rewind side, the rollers turn on the fixed shafts. The oil should be between the rollers and the shafts.

    • Lubricate the high speed cam seat. The high speed cam spins rapidly in this hole during an exposure. It should be cleaned and lubricated.

Conclusion

At this point, a basic shutter service can be performed. Important parts can be cleaned and critical points can be lubricated. If the shutter was performing normally before disassembly, this is good preventative maintenance and will keep the camera running smoothly. If the shutter is running poorly, with curtain times far out of spec, more disassembly and cleaning is recommended.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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