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Ron,  That's what I did. I guess we will see what they find and how long it takes.  It should be under the repair warranty and at no cost.  I am hoping for the best,

-Jim

To follow up, I decided to take my FE2 in for a CLA and got it back today.  They adjusted it, cleaned it and put in new light seals.  The real test will be running a roll of film through it, but I expect it all to be good and ready for another 40 years. 

thanks for the feedback and the nudge to just take it in for a proper service.

-Jim

Thanks for the reply, Peter.  Yes, I am using  a JIS cross point screwdriver.  I tried a drop of acetone without any result.  If heat doesn't to the trick, I may just take it in to the shop.

-Jim

Thanks for all the input on the FM model.  I found one online and it arrived today, a later version with the '3' serial number, complete with an MD-12 motor drive. I am anxious to run some film through it. The one thing that I noticed right away is that the film advance lever needs to be 'half cocked' not only to turn on the light meter, which I expected, but also to fire the shutter, which I think I had heard but had forgotten.  I was a bit worried at first what was wrong when it wouldn't cock or dry fire with the advance lever in.  That may take some getting used to  My original FM was obviously the older generation.

stay tuned...

Thanks, Tony.  That does help.

-Jim