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Originally Posted by stevebrot

Believe me...this is not something you want to do. A camera shutter is a little like a mechanical watch, but much more complicated!

Well said.

Now, I'll load the pistol and place it firmly in your hands...

http://www.robertstech.com/files/spot_sm.pdf

Also (for these use password "Pentax" in case shown):

http://www.pentax-manuals.com/markro...t_cam_spii.pdf
http://www.pentax-manuals.com/manual...spot-parts.pdf

There are things about the K1000 manual that are helpful as well. A lot of narrative here, and not all that much difference. Some to be sure. (Also password "Pentax")

http://www.pentax-manuals.com/markroberts/k1000_man.pdf

woof!