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Jim C.
Joined: 18 Feb 2011
Posts: 89
PostPosted: Wed Mar 20, 2013 6:17 pm

jharr wrote:
Are the slide locks for a 3x4 back the same as those for a 4x5 back?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/230623380504?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648

No, I don't believe they'll fit, my guess is that the 3x4 arms will be shorter.
jharr
Joined: 14 Mar 2013
Posts: 9
PostPosted: Sun Mar 24, 2013 1:11 am

Whatever you do, by no means take the slide locks out of the back! They must have had a special tool that compressed the spring and held it in place while they slid the slide lock in. It is impossible to do with out that tool.

>:(
45PSS
Joined: 28 Sep 2001
Posts: 4081
PostPosted: Sun Mar 24, 2013 4:05 am

Does that mean you got the arm welded? or did you find a replacement arm?
Part of the _ of owning a Graphic is you get creative and inventive when it comes to repair work. :)
jharr
Joined: 14 Mar 2013
Posts: 9
PostPosted: Sun Mar 24, 2013 5:10 am

I got the arm welded, but could not get it re-inserted into the back. I ordered another back from the auction site. Should be here mid-week. Then off to get some CLA/TLC along with a couple of semi-working shutters. I sure am going to enjoy this camera once it is 100%.
Jim C.
Joined: 18 Feb 2011
Posts: 89
PostPosted: Sun Mar 24, 2013 6:16 am

jharr wrote:
Whatever you do, by no means take the slide locks out of the back! They must have had a special tool that compressed the spring and held it in place while they slid the slide lock in. It is impossible to do with out that tool.

>:(

You didn't pay attention to my post about wrestling with that spring :wink:
When I got my Anniversary Graphic I thought about taking the
back apart for a thorough cleaning, after examining the slide lock springs
I decided against it. I may do in the future, but right now I have
other Graflex diversions.
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