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I am updating this post because it may be of interest in other areas. After trying to ferret out the original maker of the scope, which I think is Ikeda Lens in Kyoto Japan, I did what I should have done earlier. I took it to a local camera shop. He took one look at it with a bright light from behind and stated it is a fungus🤨 I had never heard of such a thing but he said it isn't uncommon and he sometimes sees it in older camera lenses. He said it is on the inside and may be able to be cleaned off if it hasn't damaged the lens coating badly, it will be improved. A new one for me and I should know in a few days.

Thanks again Ronnie for your advice and especially for the video. It's helped me understand exactly what the problem is with my master. Clearly, I've decided it's the valve body that's at fault as the valve to the front left is stuck closed and have ordered a good one from Jim Finn. Of course, I won't be installing it until spring but it's a huge relief off my mind to finally have the answer to the problem. Once installed, I'll finally have it on the road. Thanks and best wishes to you and all on the Reatta website for a safe and happy Holiday season!