Omega D 5500 elevation knobs slipping?

[ToddB]

Hey guys,

Hope some one here owns a Omega D5500 enlarger. The elevation knobs are slipping. I took a quick look and took off the knobs and there is rod that goes all the way to other side, with a cotter pin that catches the plastic knobs. There is something with the rod that probably has a gear mechanism that rises and lower the head. Has anyone here made adjustment with theirs? If so.. How do I expose the problem to fix it. I'm handy with fixing things, I need someone advice.

Todd

 

[Ian C]

This might be useful.

(there was a url link here which no longer exists)

 

[ic-racer]

The rubber wheels fall apart. You can buy refurbished wheels or repair them yourself as shown here (scroll down on thread to see all the pictures):
http://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?35033-Omega-D5500-repair-parts

 

[ToddB]

Thanks for the link. It doesn't look like a big deal.

Todd