Zorki 3M full CLA, part 5

[@atf2940]

Ballistol: It is famous here in Germany. There is no home without it. Hunters wouldn't use anything else for their rifles and others use it to protect their tools from corrosion. I think you are completely right in the way you use it. It is very effective against corrosion. But I noticed that when it ages, it can leave a dry, sort of white and powderish surface. Nothing you want in your rollers.

[@atf2940]

When reinstalling the escapement one may be forgiven for wishing for a third hand. I find this procedure a little easier (many ways to skin a cat, as you say): Screw on the escapement, but just a little! You can then lift the escapement enough to load the spring by turning the gear. Make the two turns (or so), then push down the escapement, let the gear go and make sure it engages (pushes back) the black catch. If not, lift the excapement, turn the gear a little back or forth and try again. If all is well fasten the two screws. Advantage: You don't need to fiddle one-handedly with the screws while the other hand needs to hold the gears.

[@AlinCiortea]

You have a good point. I didn't think of that :)

[@gerogerogegege]

I was thinking of buying two or three non-working Zenit E or ET cameras just to open them up and tinker with them, without having no experience in camera repair or any repairs as a matter of fact. Do you think the Zenits are intuitive cameras to learn repair? Any tips? Thank you!

[@AlinCiortea]

Yea, the Zenit E is basically a Zorki with a mirror. And since they're very cheap (depending on where you are, of course) it's the perfect starting point for tinkering. If you have the chance to buy a Zorki for the same price, go for that. Or even better, a Fed2.