Well, eventually I decided the only way to cure the head of my tripod was to
remove the faceplate by levering it off with a stout blade. That worked but in
the process I broke three plastic prongs that held it on. I didn't know they
were there and had I known I would have been a little more patient with my
levering.
The problem was that three set-screws with conical surfaces mating with the
head base, under the faceplate, had worked loose. Not difficult as they were
all a really sloppy fit.
Bad design; there should have been parallel sided pins doing the job. They
would not have worked themselves loose.
Metal bits are together again and I am in the process of gluing the faceplate
on with Selley's "Liquid Nails", which I had to hand.
Thanks for the parts offer Ken. So far I don't need to call on it.
Brian Swale.
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