Diasassembling a Konica Auto S2?

[edhebert]

Hi-

 

Does anyone know the proper way to disassemble a Konica Auto S2 to

access the rangefinder area for cleaning? Specifically, I'd like to

know the proper way for removing the film wind mechanism. (I got

the rewind mechanism off with no problem). It looks like the

winding lever has a cap on top which holds it in place. I thought

it might be threaded, but I've been unable to get it to turn. If

it's a "pry off" cap I'd like to know - if it isn't I'd rather not

try to pry at it.

 

Thanks in advance for any assistance you can provide.

[Andrew in Austin]

<p>Ed, try posting your question on the Classic Camera Repair Forum.</p>

 

<p><a href="http://www.kyphoto.com/classics/forum/">http://www.kyphoto.com/classics/forum/</a></p>

[russell_wheeldon1]

The winding lever top is actually a screw. Best to loosen it with a rubber block or your finger with a pair of rubber gloves on.

Have a look around www.kyphoto.com/classics/forum in the maintenance and repair section.

[edhebert]

Thanks for your help guys. I checked out http://www.kyphoto.com/classics/topcoverremoval.html and was able to make a copy of their "friction screwdriver" which quickly solved my problem.

[gib]

Ed, I took a look at your web gallery site. Really excellent work on display.

 

regards, Bill Gibson

[winfried_buechsenschuetz1]

There is also a repair article on kyphoto.com/classics covering the Konica AutoS1.6 of which the rangefinder is identical to that of the Auto-S2.