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naturallight



Joined: 13 Sep 2006
Posts: 6
Location: Texas

PostPosted: Mon Oct 09, 2006 12:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

After several dozen flawless exposures, my "new" 4x5 Super D developed a problem with no apparent forwarning: the tension adjustment knob jammed at the lowest setting and will not rotate. If I push in and hold the tension release button I can feel it engage with the knob and turn a barely perceptible amount (less than one degree). I have the Romny booklet on the Super D and see a photograph of the tension knob's gear witht he two crimped teeth, but there is not enough information there to tell me what to expect if I remove the plate holding the knob, or what the knob's gear is supposed to mesh with. I have seen the instructions on this site for readjusting the tensioning spring; I may need to do that after I've opened the camera, but I believe this is fundamentally a gear problem. Can someone suggest how I can fix this?
Thanks
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bertsaunders



Joined: 20 May 2001
Posts: 577
Location: Bakersfield California

PostPosted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 8:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nat,
Email me at

bsaunders1@bak.rr.com

I will send you instructions for removing the tension plate and adjusting the tension!
Have a nice day.....Bert
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naturallight



Joined: 13 Sep 2006
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 17, 2006 2:34 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Bert: Thank you very much for the detailed instructions. My problem is solved, and I appreciate your sharing your expertise.
Sincerely, Naturallight
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