Help for linhof technika iv part

[Pedro_fiz]

Hello.
Any suggestion/experience/problems with the racks in a Linhof Technica IV? Do you know where to find new racks?
In my camera the movement of the focus plate skates and you have to help with your hand to start. Reviewing the reasons, I have seen that the toothed racks have wear
Thank you for your help
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[JMO]

By the looks of that camera (from only one angle), I'd suggest you send it to Austin Calhoon at LAFLEX (http://www.laflexcamera.com/our-shop) for repairs and refurbishment. He has most parts you'd ever need for anything Linhof, and some that even Linhof may not even have at this juncture. In any case, he can put your camera into very good user condition so it will provide a good and reliable experience for you in the field.

[Pedro_fiz]

Thanks for your answer.
In fact I only need the racks because it is very easy to disassembly and I can do it at home.
Do you think Austin Calhoun would send me the racks?

[JMO]

You can send him an email thru his business website to ask...

[David Lindquist]

Linhof's website shows this as the Linhof repair agency in Spain: http://www.iredfoto.com
Also since you are in the EU you might be able to get parts from Linhof themselves easily.

Here is what Linhof says about ordering spare parts: https://linhof.com/en/service-2/
(Click on "Repair".)

As an aside, Austin does do good work but he's a bit far from you.

David

[Pedro_fiz]

Thank you for your answers.
I have sent an email to Linhof (two weeks ago) but I don’t have an answer…

[Pedro_fiz]

I have sent an email to LAFLEX… let we see

[Embdude]

French Camera has a similar part... pricy tho... https://www.french-camera.com/en/linhof-lens-board-for-technika-xml-246_317-4896.html

[Pedro_fiz]

French Camera has a similar part... pricy tho... https://www.french-camera.com/en/linhof-lens-board-for-technika-xml-246_317-4896.html

This is the upper plate and I need the toothed racks that are screwed at the bottom plate.
Thank you

[Embdude]

Ah yes, sorry.
Maybe it is possible to reverse them? as long as you reverse the pinion as well?
Also you could cut out the bad section and close the gap...

I think i have some repair notes with ideas on how to do DIY fixes for stripped teeth, I could try to find then if you are interested.

[Pedro_fiz]

Ah yes, sorry.
Maybe it is possible to reverse them? as long as you reverse the pinion as well?
Also you could cut out the bad section and close the gap...

I think i have some repair notes with ideas on how to do DIY fixes for stripped teeth, I could try to find then if you are interested.
Thank you very much for your suggestions.
Finally I have received an answer from Linhof and the parts are available. The price is high but the best choice for the repair.

[David Lindquist]

Thank you very much for your suggestions.
Finally I have received an answer from Linhof and the parts are available. The price is high but the best choice for the repair.

Very glad to hear this. Thank you for letting us know.

David

[Embdude]

That is good news from Linhof! Always nice to have it done properly...

[Pedro_fiz]

I have received the parts from Linhof Germany (very good answer and attention).
It has been very easy the replacement and now my camera is working properly.
Thanks for your posting.

[David Lindquist]

Very good! Thank you for letting us know about the final successful outcome.

David