2 posts on this forum got me started but they were so far back I thought I should start a new one. This is the only repair that comes up in a Google search so it seems to be the only weak point. I emailed Cambo in Holland through their website and got a reply in about 10 hours with a diagram. The camera was discontinued some time ago but some parts are still available.
The lock bars, I bought 2, #20308022 were still available for $20 ea. plus $20 shipping (Holland to Georgia to here) Cambo set up the sale through a local dealer but the parts shipped direct.
The new lock bars are much thicker in the place that broke and I feel confident about the repair. I think I must have an early version of the camera. Replacement, remove the nuts on the bottom of the rise/fall rods and slide the camera front or back up. The rods are loose on a threaded shaft and will need to be oriented before tightening the nuts. I used a drop of blue Loctite on the threads.
Picture of the broken part. Picture of the old and new versions of the lock bar, new version below the old version.
The lock bars, I bought 2, #20308022 were still available for $20 ea. plus $20 shipping (Holland to Georgia to here) Cambo set up the sale through a local dealer but the parts shipped direct.
The new lock bars are much thicker in the place that broke and I feel confident about the repair. I think I must have an early version of the camera. Replacement, remove the nuts on the bottom of the rise/fall rods and slide the camera front or back up. The rods are loose on a threaded shaft and will need to be oriented before tightening the nuts. I used a drop of blue Loctite on the threads.
Picture of the broken part. Picture of the old and new versions of the lock bar, new version below the old version.
