iOptron CEM70 latitude adjustment clamps

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Hi all,

I've had my new CEM70 for about a month now and getting good results unguided so far. The only issue I have is the Latitude adjustment clamps are very stiff and hard to turn, so much so that the Western side one no longer tightens enough. Before I start fiddling and spraying WD40 has anyone else had the same problem and solved it?

 

Many thanks and clear skies.

Andy

[newbie alert]

With the 70 do you get the  transportation bar that you had to remove from the axis, there should be drilled out holes that you can use to get a easier purchase on.. but the axis shouldn't be stiff, may need to loosen the back one to gain some on the front or visa versa.. you can use the same bar on the Az bolts for fine tuning PA..

This is assuming the 70 is the same as the 60 

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4 hours ago, newbie alert said:

With the 70 do you get the  transportation bar that you had to remove from the axis, there should be drilled out holes that you can use to get a easier purchase on.. but the axis shouldn't be stiff, may need to loosen the back one to gain some on the front or visa versa.. you can use the same bar on the Az bolts for fine tuning PA..

This is assuming the 70 is the same as the 60 

Hi and thanks for your response. I think the 60 is somewhat different (see pic of CEM70). The latitude adjustment is fine and very smooth but one of the clamps (in the centre of the pic) is just really stiff. I suspect a squirt of WD40 will loosen it then a bit of grease applied to smooth it.

Clear skies and a Happy Christmas,

Andy