Ilford 2150 parts--source other than serco, Ilford or GEI?

I need some help--looking for a source for *new* spare parts for an

Ilford 2150 processor. I'm having difficulty getting the part I need

from GEI and Serco is out of the picture now as well. So, if anyone

has a lead on another vendor for replacement parts for the Ilford

processing machines--OR--if anyone actually has some news other than

rumors, I would be much obliged for the help. Thanks in advance.

Are you interested in buying a used one? I have a friend that has one, and you could use it for parts till you find a better source. If so, let me know your budget.

Alexis

www.alexisneel.com

thanks, but we have a line on at least 2 used junk machines in our area already. what I need is a worm drive gear for a rack. I've talked with GEI and Ilford and basically the parts situation is, well, pretty dire at the moment. I did get some help today from another vendor though, so hopefully we can track down a substitute without having to buy a junk machine just to get one gear. Sooner or later, we'd just need another part though, so it might come down to that in the end.

I'll keep you in mind however...your friend can donate that processor and get a tax writeoff though (wishful thinking)....

Ok sure. No problem. And he just might. He certainly doesn't need the money.

BTW, when I had an old Royal print processor, and was running out of parts from the parts/junked other one I had, I toyed with the idea of making a mold and having a new one made. If those worm gears are anything like the Royal Prints, it isn't out of the range of possibility, especially if you plan to run those for a long time to come.

OR you could upgrade and buy my 2240 :)

Alexis

www.alexisneel.com