Bolex single frame switch push back

[Floris Vanhoof]

Hi, 

When making singel frames, the switch lever on the side of my Bolex H16 likes to stay in the P position.

I have to give it the switch a little touch to go back to the middle. What to do about this?

On my other Bolex, a well working SB, this jumps back to the middle with ease.

 

 

[Floris Vanhoof]

ps: would it be a good idea to lubricate this switch, without taking the camera apart?

[Simon Wyss]

How are you going to lubricate the switchwork that sits inside the housing?

[Dom Jaeger]

Ideally you would take the mechanism out of the casting to access both the plunger and the switch, as Simon says, but it won’t hurt to try a drop of oil on the plunger shaft and work it in.
You might find it doesn’t help though.

[Floris Vanhoof]

Thanks!

Is there a tutorial or manual how to take it apart?

Otherwise I'll take it to a technician in Brussels next time.

[Simon Wyss]

Technician recommended