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[Pedro O]

So I open up my Canon AE-1 using a AE-1 Program repair manual because the wind shaft is stuck. SNAP! There goes the tungsten wire, of which there was no mention in the ae-1p manual. I am pretty sure many ae-1's have been opened like that. What where t

[Glenn Middleton]

 The best AE-1 manual is the US National Camera document. I purchased mine off eBay, as I could not find an AE-1 manual of any description as a download. Anyway I would rather pay for a clearly reproduced/scanned manual than use some of the poor free st

[Michael Linn]

 I use Spiderwire Fusion kevlar fishing line in a 4.5kg test size. Less than $5 and with 137 meters of it, you are set for life! I have used it on a variety of camera brands and models with perfect success.

[Pedro O]

 You're right Glenn, the free manuals out there usually lack clear illustrations. I'm just an amateur however who will prob need the manual 1 time only, so I thought I'd ask. Thanks for looking though.
 
The tungsten wire snapped where it w

[Glenn Middleton]

 Michael; I keep forgetting that fishing has moved into the kevlar age. I purchased my reel of braided line about 12 years ago and because it worked and there is plenty, have not looked for anything else. I guess Canon would use kevlar line instead of t

[Pedro O]

 Thanks a lot! I'll use the ae-1p's manual to take it appart now that I know what I am looking for.

[rick oleson]

 I have some notes - I don't know if they'll be sufficient but I'll send them to you if you like.
 
rick  : ) =

[Pedro O]

That would be very helpful Rick. Go ahead and mail them. The only other documentation I found was this link: http://public.webbox.com/index.asp?p=297718&ls=1 But only 2 of the posted pdf(

[Kevin]

 The earlier SLR's of the AE-1 vintage usually have specific settings when dis-assembly is required. On the AE-1, the speed dial should be set to 'B'. The asa should be @ 25.  There is still a little spring tension left on the wire at this point.