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While holding the stationary base in one hand, quickly
spin the revolving turret multiple times in both
directions with the other hand, to drive out any excess
grease from beneath the threaded retaining ring. Use
dry cotton swabs to remove any grease squeeze-out
(see
Figure
28). Do not use a solvent here, otherwise
the solvent may run into the revolving turret
mechanism and foul the grease within.
Figure 28 – Remove any grease squeeze-out
Apply Grease to the Center-Pivot Bore
Apply a small amount of grease (item S2 of
into the center-pivot bore of the stationary base for the
¼" bearing ball (see
Figure
Figure 29 – Apply grease to the center-pivot bore
Reinstall the Center-Pivot Bearing Ball
Now that the center-pivot bore has been greased,
reinstall the ¼" bearing ball into the freshly greased
center-pivot bore. The grease will hold the center-pivot
bearing ball in the proper position during subsequent
reinstallation of the pivot-adjustment screw (see
30).
Complete Teardown, Cleaning, and Reassembly of the Olympus BH2-6RE Modular Revolving Nosepiece
Appendix
29).
Figure
Figure 30 – Place bearing ball into the center-pivot bore
Apply Grease to Top of the Center-Pivot Ball
Apply a small amount of grease (item S2 of
onto the top of the ¼" bearing ball in the center-pivot
bore (see
Figure
1)
Figure 31 – Apply grease to the top of the bearing ball
Reinstall the Pivot-Adjustment Screw
Use a suitable slotted screwdriver to reinstall the pivot-
adjustment screw into the threaded bore in the center
of the stationary base (see
the adjustment screw just to the point where a slight bit
of resistance is felt. Test the feel of the revolving turret.
If the motion feels rough, back the screw off a bit until it
feels smooth. Leave the screw in this position.
Figure 32 – Reinstall the pivot-adjustment screw
31).
Figure
32). Carefully snug
Appendix
1)
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