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Picked up a Smiths Astral on fleabay, sold as "not running spares or repair" last week...

 

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Popped the lid to have a look - surprisingly clean,

 

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Under the dial was a slightly different story - the mainspring grease had leaked out and solidified

 

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Hmm...something funny about the set lever spring...

 

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Ah. Off to the internet to get a replacement, then...

 

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Replacement arrives rusty, from a Reputable Dealer. Need to clean it up...

 

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...and slowly reassemble. 

 

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Can anybody tell me what sort of shock system this is? 

 

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All back together again

 

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...and after polishing the crystal it looks brand new, from the front at least!

 

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A most productive Saturday Evening!

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