How to fix a PC port?

[feppe]

I broke the nipple off the PC port on my Compur #1 shutter. If I try to put it back in, it doesn't stay put but will fall easily. Flash is also quirky since I need to hold it in a certain position for the flash to trigger. I'd rather not superglue it in.

Any tips?

[Ash]

Not sure on the Compurs, but I thought you can remove the whole PC-Sync port and replace it. Last time I opened a Copal it looked like a "simple" job by opening the shutter and removing the unit.

[Ash]

http://rick_oleson.tripod.com/index-88.html might help

[Ash]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FEMALE-PC-...item3cbb209bb3

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MALE-PC-SY...item3cbada2b2b

[feppe]

Sorry, it's actually Copal #1 shutter. Ash, thanks for the link, eBay has the same for Copal shutters which I could use.

Now I have to figure out how to get the shutter/lens assembly off the lens board. The whole assembly screws loose, but doesn't come off the lens board - it keeps on turning forever but doesn't unscrew fully. Is there a secret handshake?

[Robert Hughes]

Now, where do I fix my iMac port?

[John Koehrer]

Remove the rear element and hold the retaining ring while you turn the shutter and fornt element.

[feppe]

Looking at pictures of an opened Copal shutter it looks like it'll get a bit too involved to fix it myself. I'll take it to my local dealer and see if they can fix it.

[TheDeardorffGuy]

You NEVER twist on the shutter. Use a Copal retaining ring removal tool. They are on Ebay. If you grab the shutter you can bend the pivots that:Cock the shutter, open the blades, trip the shutter. NEVER do that.
Now how did you strip the threads that hold the PC outlet?

[Jim Andrada]

I looked around on ebay but couldn't find such a tool - any idea where I could find one?