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Complete Teardown, Cleaning, and
Reassembly of the Olympus BH2-6RE
Modular Revolving Nosepiece
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Complete Teardown, Cleaning, and Reassembly of the Olympus BH2-6RE Modular Revolving Nosepiece
Copyright © 2018, 2020, 2021 Carl Hunsinger
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*** Initial release ***
Show worn mechanical detents
Common formatting, minor changes
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June 2, 2018
July 14, 2020
May 19, 2021
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- Page 1 Date *** Initial release *** June 2, 2018 Show worn mechanical detents July 14, 2020 Common formatting, minor changes May 19, 2021 Complete Teardown, Cleaning, and Reassembly of the Olympus BH2-6RE Modular Revolving Nosepiece Page 1 of 18 Revision 3...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Original Olympus Documentation ............................16 Olympus Research Microscopes Series BH2 (BHS) Repair Manual ................... 16 Olympus Research Microscope BH2 Repair Manual......................16 Appendix 1 .................................... 17 Complete Teardown, Cleaning, and Reassembly of the Olympus BH2-6RE Modular Revolving Nosepiece Page 2 of 18 Revision 3... - Page 3 Figure 41 – Secure dovetail slide onto stationary base ......................14 Figure 42 – Apply black silicone RTV to revolving turret ...................... 15 Complete Teardown, Cleaning, and Reassembly of the Olympus BH2-6RE Modular Revolving Nosepiece Page 3 of 18 Revision 3...
- Page 4 Figure 43 – Reinstall the knurled-rubber grip ring ........................ 15 Figure 44 – Remove any silicone RTV squeeze-out ......................15 Figure 45 – BH2-6RE ready to be put back into service ......................15 Figure 46 - Revolving turret with severely worn mechanical detents .................. 17 Figure 47 - Close-up view of a worn mechanical detent notch ....................
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Page 5: Introduction
Olympus. Complete Teardown, Cleaning, and Reassembly of the Olympus BH2-6RE Modular Revolving Nosepiece Page 5 of 18 Revision 3... -
Page 6: Recommended Solvents
(see Figure 4) and then remove the loose reassembly process. dovetail slide from the stationary base (see Figure Complete Teardown, Cleaning, and Reassembly of the Olympus BH2-6RE Modular Revolving Nosepiece Page 6 of 18 Revision 3... -
Page 7: Remove The Cover From The Turret Assembly
It will end badly if you do this. Don’t ask me how I know Figure 6 – Remove screws securing the cover in place this. Complete Teardown, Cleaning, and Reassembly of the Olympus BH2-6RE Modular Revolving Nosepiece Page 7 of 18 Revision 3... -
Page 8: Remove The Pivot-Adjustment Screw
Do not allow this bearing tip (see Figure 9) to loosen the slotted lock ring securing ball to fall out or it may become lost. Complete Teardown, Cleaning, and Reassembly of the Olympus BH2-6RE Modular Revolving Nosepiece Page 8 of 18 Revision 3... -
Page 9: Remove The Center-Pivot Bearing Ball
Figure 17 – Remove the knurled-rubber grip ring Complete Teardown, Cleaning, and Reassembly of the Olympus BH2-6RE Modular Revolving Nosepiece Page 9 of 18 Revision 3... -
Page 10: Remove The Threaded Retaining Ring
(see Figure 20). Figure 22 – Lift and remove the stationary base Complete Teardown, Cleaning, and Reassembly of the Olympus BH2-6RE Modular Revolving Nosepiece Page 10 of 18 Revision 3... -
Page 11: Clean Grease From The Various Components
Complete Teardown, Cleaning, and Reassembly of the Olympus BH2-6RE Modular Revolving Nosepiece Page 11 of 18... -
Page 12: Apply Grease To The Center-Pivot Bore
(see Figure 30). Figure 32 – Reinstall the pivot-adjustment screw Complete Teardown, Cleaning, and Reassembly of the Olympus BH2-6RE Modular Revolving Nosepiece Page 12 of 18 Revision 3... -
Page 13: Reinstall The Slotted Lock Ring
Be careful that you do not get grease retighten the slotted lock ring (as described above) until anywhere else. the turret motion feels acceptable. Complete Teardown, Cleaning, and Reassembly of the Olympus BH2-6RE Modular Revolving Nosepiece Page 13 of 18 Revision 3... -
Page 14: Reinstall The Protective Cover
Apply two dabs of black adhesive (item S1 of Appendix 1) onto the Figure 39 – Secure protective cover using three screws Complete Teardown, Cleaning, and Reassembly of the Olympus BH2-6RE Modular Revolving Nosepiece Page 14 of 18 Revision 3... -
Page 15: Ready For Service
Complete Teardown, Cleaning, and Reassembly of the Olympus BH2-6RE Modular Revolving Nosepiece Page 15 of 18 Revision 3... -
Page 16: How To Contact The Author
Google. Olympus Research Microscope BH2 Repair Manual Olympus Research Microscopes Series BH2 (BHS) Repair Manual Complete Teardown, Cleaning, and Reassembly of the Olympus BH2-6RE Modular Revolving Nosepiece Page 16 of 18 Revision 3... -
Page 17: Inspecting The Revolving Turret For Wear Of The Mechanical Detents
Figure 46 - Revolving turret with severely worn mechanical detents Figure 47 - Close-up view of a worn mechanical detent notch Complete Teardown, Cleaning, and Reassembly of the Olympus BH2-6RE Modular Revolving Nosepiece Page 17 of 18 Revision 3... -
Page 18: Sources For Replacement Parts, Tools, And Supplies Referenced In This Document
Vendor Local Phone Toll Free email Amazon www.amazon.com Autohausaz www.autohasuaz.com 1-800-240-4620 sales@autohausaz.com Harbor Freight Tools www.harborfreight.com 1-800-423-2567 Table 4 – Vendor Listing Complete Teardown, Cleaning, and Reassembly of the Olympus BH2-6RE Modular Revolving Nosepiece Page 18 of 18 Revision 3...