Help with manfrotto 393 copy (1 Viewer)

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punta

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• Jan 12, 2012

• #1

Hi, I have a copy 393 gimbal that has lost the screw as per the photo.

Not sure what I need or where to get it from. I think it had a alan key head but not sure what it was. If any one knows or could tell me what i need it would be very much appreciated :t:

 

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GYRob

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• Jan 13, 2012

• #2

I dont know the size of the nut but might i suggest using some PTFE tape on the thread as a make shift cure.
Rob.

 

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punta

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• Jan 13, 2012

• #3

Yep I have a little bit of black insulating tape round it at the mo.

Anyone have a idea what i need.................Please

 

mooreorless

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• Jan 13, 2012

• #4

I tried searching came up with this.
http://www.manfrotto.us/Service/Service+&+Repair/?f=s&v=Search+Product&x=10&y=5

Not much use

 

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punta

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• Jan 14, 2012

• #5

Thanks for the link, but I have already checked it out and as you said not any use I am
afraid

 

GYRob

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• Jan 14, 2012

• #6

Looking at the size ( hard to tell from a pic ) but i would guess that its a M10 or 3/8th nut, why not just take it to a car accessories shop they should have one that fits.
Rob.

 

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punta

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• Jan 15, 2012

• #7

Thanks Rob - will pop down the local shop and see what they think.

 

Bird_Bill

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• Jan 16, 2012

• #8

Might be able to scratch one up like that Punta.That set screw serves to set pre-load
on azimuth rotation(horizontal plane).There are some thrust washers in there also
that you want to keep an eye on.