Skywatcher EQ3-2 Mount service

[banjaxed]

The dec control on my EQ3-2 mount feels a bit tight so I would like to strip it down and give it a service. Are there any pitfalls I should be aware of ?

Any advice would be appreciated.

[lenscap]

There is a good EQ3-2 strip-down guide here;

If the stiffness is caused by a mal-adjusted Dec worm drive a full strip-down is not needed.

Just loosen the relevant 4 clamping bolts and patiently make tiny adjustments to the grub screw until it is just right, as described in the guide.

[banjaxed]

2 hours ago, lenscap said:

There is a good EQ3-2 strip-down guide here;

If the stiffness is caused by a mal-adjusted Dec worm drive a full strip-down is not needed.

Just loosen the relevant 4 clamping bolts and patiently make tiny adjustments to the grub screw until it is just right, as described in the guide.

Thank you very much for posting your guide, looks like it is just what I need. The link you provided does not work but I think your guide will be sufficient. Thanks again.

Edited March 15, 2020 by banjaxed

[MartinT]

On 15/03/2020 at 16:30, lenscap said:

If the stiffness is caused by a mal-adjusted Dec worm drive a full strip-down is not needed.

Just loosen the relevant 4 clamping bolts and patiently make tiny adjustments to the grub screw until it is just right, as described in the guide.

I realise this is an old post, but thanks for flagging this little tip @lenscap. I'd readied myself to a full strip down and regrease on my brand new eq3-2, but this has completely remedied the issue. I'll leave the teardown for another day when it actually needs it. 

That said, I'm fast running out of things to tinker with while I wait for the clouds to break... . 😂

Edited November 24, 2021 by MartinT