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I have two Fujica ST-801 bodies, one with a dead meter and the other with very stiff controls. Rather than sending them away to be CLA'd, I'd like to have a go myself. I'm thinking of using the dead body as a parts donor for the stiff one but I've never tried anything like this before so I'd like to be sure I've got everything I need before I start.
I have a set of precision screwdrivers (slot, cross-head and mini-hex) and a big tub of cotton buds for swabbing. What other tools would you recommend?
I've read that lighter fluid is useful for cleaning parts so I could get some of that, although I also have plenty of brake cleaner in the garage. The benefit of the latter is that it evaporates quickly without leaving a residue but could it be a little harsh on camera parts?
What lubricant(s) should I use?
Can you recommend any how-to's or step-by-step guides that give me some idea of what parts will need to be cleaned and which should be lubricated (and maybe more importantly, which parts shouldn't get grease or oil on them)?
The dead body came with a Fujica EBC lens and I reckon I could recoup what both bodies cost me by selling that so I won't be heavily out of pocket if it all goes tits up.
Poll added because I've not done one of them before either
I have a set of precision screwdrivers (slot, cross-head and mini-hex) and a big tub of cotton buds for swabbing. What other tools would you recommend?
I've read that lighter fluid is useful for cleaning parts so I could get some of that, although I also have plenty of brake cleaner in the garage. The benefit of the latter is that it evaporates quickly without leaving a residue but could it be a little harsh on camera parts?
What lubricant(s) should I use?
Can you recommend any how-to's or step-by-step guides that give me some idea of what parts will need to be cleaned and which should be lubricated (and maybe more importantly, which parts shouldn't get grease or oil on them)?
The dead body came with a Fujica EBC lens and I reckon I could recoup what both bodies cost me by selling that so I won't be heavily out of pocket if it all goes tits up.
Poll added because I've not done one of them before either
