How to remove Startravel 102 focus tube for re-greasing...help needed please

[dazzystar]

Hi All,

My Startravel 102 focus tube has this crazy sticky grease on it which makes it quite stiff to move. I can feel the stickiness on my fingers as I type this!

Does anyone know how to remove the tube so I can remove and re-grease?

Thanks

Daz

[Mr Spock]

I don't have similar to hand, but, if you undo the four screws holding the focuser shaft and pinnion in place, the tube will slide out.

[dazzystar]

thanks!

[dazzystar]

Do I need TF2 lithium grease or will lithium grease from Halfords be ok?

[happy-kat]

I think astronomy shed have a remove and fettle guide for the ST80 on youtube

[dazzystar]

Thanks. I'll have a look once I'm registered.

[happy-kat]

you don't need to register to play youtube video
 

[dazzystar]

I'll have a search on YT. Thanks.