AZ-EQ6-GT Strip down - committed now !!

[Skipper Billy]

1 hour ago, iapa said:

now, read digest, replace underwear, to try to understand - and transfer to the CGEM-DX

These might help ??

http://daemongpf.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/hypertune-and-rebuild-of-my-cgem-dx.html

http://soggyastronomer.com/celestron-cgem-mount-hypertune/

Remarkably similar to an AZ EQ6 GT ;-)

[iapa]

1 hour ago, Skipper Billy said:

These might help ??

Remarkably similar to an AZ EQ6 GT ;-)

Thanks

yes, seen these, but still lacking the detail for me now

lost confidence in mechanical capabilities over past decades due lack of use:(

May need to bite bullet and do very details micro step doc/vid

[Rockeyes]

I have a 2 yr old Skywatcher AZ-EQ6 GT. With the RA clutch loosened and in the home position there seems to be a fair amount of friction. However when the head is rotated 180 so the balance bar is vertical the RA spins freely. Again with the clutch loosened there is some vertical play in the assembly.

I spent hours trawling through the internet but information seems to be little information on servicing, set up and spares. I would therefore appreciate any advice you guys can give. 

Has anyone got a list of part numbers for replacement bearings , shims etc? 

 

Thanks

 

[Rockeyes]

Apologise for the greyed  font. Not sure what happened there. Working from a phone at an airport ?

[spaceman_spiff]

Following this with interest...

Keep up the good work!