Meade LXD55 strip and lube help.

[Mattyboy1658]

Hi Guys,

I finally have my first setup, all is good apart from one thing, when I'm balancing my scope using the counterweights the Ra shaft seems stiff even when I loosen the screw, to balance this should realistically be free moving and relatively easy to balance shouldn't it? does anyone know how to strip this part down and clean and re grease? 

 

Thanks in advance.

 

Matt

[chaxastro]

"Does anyone know how to strip this part down and clean and re grease? "

Hi Matt,

I overhauled my LXD55 a few years ago, stripped it, cleaned it, polished and re-lubed it, using this site as a guide:

http://www.astronomyboy.com/cg5/

The example shown is a Celestron CG5, its a copy of the Vixen Polaris mount. As is the LXD55.

Should tell you all you need to know.

Mine runs a lot smoother as a result.

Any questions, feel free to message me here.

Chaxastro

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