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My Rangefinder has lost it's balls (and spacers too)!

 
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steve@toprinting.com



Joined: 27 Sep 2001
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 27, 2001 6:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have a Graflex top rangefinder 4x5 Crown Graphic. While focusing the camera in the field I heard a "twang" followed by a "tinkling" sound, following by a mass of ball bearings falling out, followed by a panic attack. No wonder the rangefinder doesn't work.

Can this be fixed. I've salvaged most of the bearings, spacers, and pin.

Thanx,


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CharlesC



Joined: 10 May 2001
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 28, 2001 10:19 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Don't know 'bout repair - one of the Graflex Masters will have to address that, but, Stephen Shuart has complete top rangefinder tube assemblies for $60. http://www.stephenshuart.com
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Les



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PostPosted: Fri Sep 28, 2001 4:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

putting the balls and spacers in is easy. Finding them is the difficult part. If Stephen Shuart has the uh parts that's great!

You might need to find a repair manual to find out which top RF is yours (they made a running change and lengthened the rod and removed a ball or spacer) then its just one ball one spacer until its full and put the cap back on.
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steve@toprinting.com



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PostPosted: Fri Sep 28, 2001 4:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thank you all for your generous contribution of information. All input is appreciated. Keep it coming.
This is a GREAT service!
-Steve

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