Leningrad rangefinder coupler problem

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Topic author: kievan81

Posted on: 20130523012100

Hi all,
I just received my leningrad, I haven't done much test about in but I've already encountered one major problem. The rangefinder coupler doesn't spring back, it just stay in whatever last position it was. any way to fix this?

any help will be greatly appreciated

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Reply author: Luiz Paracampo

Replied on: 20130523064610

Easy Kievan 81 Just spray a little os WD 40 oe similar lub in the axle of the rf
Regards
LP

Reply author: Luiz Paracampo

Replied on: 20130523065218

the picture

http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/2352013_sf462.png

Reply author: kievan81

Replied on: 20130523092358

Didn't seem to work. It isn't stiff but it feels like the spring(if any) is broken.

I lube it from the mount, I haven't open the top yet...

Reply author: kievan81

Replied on: 20130523105828

I spoke too soon, it work! Just need to loosen the big screw and make sure the lube sip in the screw hole.