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Spent three hours chasing a tiny spring in a Nikon F3 mirror box
The mirror lockup lever on this F3 was totally stuck, and I thought it was just gummed up old grease. After cleaning everything, I saw the tiny spring that pushes the lever back down had jumped off its post and wedged itself behind a gear. Getting it back in place with tweezers while holding the mirror up was a nightmare. Anyone have a trick for keeping those little springs in place during reassembly?
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olivia_chen352mo ago
Just use a dab of grease.
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coleman.jade2mo ago
Grease can attract dust and grit over time, turning that smooth fix into a gritty mess. A dry graphite powder might work better for things like sticky locks or drawer slides. It doesn't gum up and lasts longer without the dirt magnet problem.
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faith_lopez4824d agoTop Commenter
Three times this week I've had to redo something at home because I grabbed the wrong lubricant or cleaner first. It's like the universe wants me to learn that lesson the hard way every time.
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