Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/02/18

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Grunchy M4-P winding
From: "Hans Pahlen" <hans.pahlen@mark.komvux.se>
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2000 14:19:39 +0100

John,
When these things happen, it is a good idea is to remove the cover plate inside the camera (three small screws, watch out for the lock plate (Klemmleiste) that is attached by two of these screws under the cover plate). Inside the cover plate there will probably still be pieces of old film, that could get stuck in the future.

This is an easy operation, just take care so that you attach the lock plate in the correct position when you put it all back. (The lock plate is the part inside the camera that locks the bottom plate, as you turn the lever on the bottom plate)

Be careful with the small screws, one of them is shorter than the others.

Hans

> The only thing I can think of is that I completely shredded a roll of film
> about a week back -- took out all the sprocket holes -- because it was too
> tight in a self loaded can and the Leica sprockets tore the leader rather
> than pulling it out. But like I say, the wind feels smooth and there are no
> big bits of debris around.
> 
> Any comments?