EQ6 Saddle Holder Removal

[dave_tucker]

I'm now the owner of an old EQ6 Pro. I'm starting to strip it down so I can regrease but I'm stuck on step 1.

I've loosed the 3 allen head grub screws but the saddle holder is stuck fast. I removed the bolts completely and put some WD40 in there to see if that would loosen it to no avail.

The best option I can think of is to put a piece of dovetail bar in and try tap it with a mallet.

Any better ideas?

[dave_tucker]

Answering my own question in case anyone else encounters a similar problem.

 

1. Remove the grub screws

2. Remove the bolts that hold the saddles in the saddle holder

3. Release the Dec clutch

4. GENTLY tap the underside of the saddle holder (hitting away from the mount) with a small rubber/nylon hammer. You can spin the axis around as you tap.

5. Profit

Edited February 21, 2021 by dave_tucker