Nikon FE - pressure plate scratching film

[freecom2]

Check to ensure that the film roller is rolling.

Seems to roll fine, and no particles or gunk on it from what I can see.

[Smudger]

You haven't clarified if the scratches are on the base side,emulsion side,or both.
Very hard to diagnose without this information..

[freecom2]

You haven't clarified if the scratches are on the base side,emulsion side,or both.
Very hard to diagnose without this information..

It's base side only - it only occurred when the pressure plate was touching, so it could only have been on one side. Apologies if that wasn't clear in the OP.

[freecom2]

Visited the local camera technician, who replaced the worn pressure plate for one in a much better state for a very reasonable price. Just took another dud roll through and the base side seems to be significantly better, so it's time to load a proper roll and shoot it when I'm free.