Manfrotto 128RC Head fault (1 Viewer)

barontan2418 · Jun 12, 2007

Just wondered if anybody had experienced and managed to fix a fault which has just occurred with the above head. No matter how tight I turn the horizontal hold turn screw (for lack of a better name) the head will not tighten sufficiently to support my Leica 77 (which it used to). I have had the relevant bits off the head, there is not much to them, I thought that perhaps to lubricant used to allow smooth movement has degraded thus allowing movement when non was wanted. Any help much appreciated. I know that my last resort will be sending it for repair but am trying to avoid being without a usable tripod.

PYRTLE · Jun 12, 2007

Are the three grub screws within the centre column circular base/platform sufficiently tightened into the base of the 128rc head? Also there should be a spring washer to aid tension between the horizontal locking knob and the unit. Good luck

barontan2418 · Jun 12, 2007

Thanks Pyrtle, After further investigation it seems the threads have worn out on the inside of the rotating wheel. Well I guess I've had six or seven years out of it. It the knackers yard I'm afraid. Anyone got a 701RC2 for sale?

SteveClifton · Jun 12, 2007

Don't give up on it yet! I've had mine for well over 15 years and it's still going strong. In fact I've just bought another on ebay as I like it so much!

I recently had to order a spare locking knob and camera screw for mine (the 128LP version) and they arrived in less than a week.

Call Johnson's Photopia (who handle spares for Manfrotto) on 0870 443 6843, describe the problem and I reckon they'll sort it for you for under a tenner with postage included. Probably the only tools you'll need are a set of Allen keys and a screwdriver. The guy I spoke to recently was the same one I dealt with last year when I lost the pan handle off it, he was very laid-back and helpful to deal with.
Hope this is helpful, Steve.

barontan2418 · Jun 13, 2007

SteveClifton said:
Don't give up on it yet! I've had mine for well over 15 years and it's still going strong. In fact I've just bought another on ebay as I like it so much!

I recently had to order a spare locking knob and camera screw for mine (the 128LP version) and they arrived in less than a week.

Call Johnson's Photopia (who handle spares for Manfrotto) on 0870 443 6843, describe the problem and I reckon they'll sort it for you for under a tenner with postage included. Probably the only tools you'll need are a set of Allen keys and a screwdriver. The guy I spoke to recently was the same one I dealt with last year when I lost the pan handle off it, he was very laid-back and helpful to deal with.
Hope this is helpful, Steve.

Thanks for the advice and information Steve, I will give Johnson's Photopia a call. I'm rather attached to the 128.

Mick

SteveClifton · Jun 13, 2007

Let us Know how you get on,
Steve

barontan2418 · Jun 14, 2007

SteveClifton said:
Let us Know how you get on,
Steve

Just ordered that required parts from Johnson's Photopia, £20 inc postage to get me up and running again. Very helpful chap and a good service, would recommend to other Manfrotto users who might require spare parts. Thanks again Steve.

SteveClifton · Jun 14, 2007

Good Stuff Mick! Hope that does the trick.

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