AZ-GTi Mystery - You Have Only One Clue

[happy-kat]

That didn't take long, hope it's fixed your mount

[Ags]

It was quite simple once I got started. I make jobs like these much bigger in my head, but in practice it was just removing 4 screws to open the case, unclipping a few wires, detaching the motor, cleaning and regreasing and putting it back together. I'll be a bit more positive about any future similar jobs.

[Ags]

I tested the overhauled mount tonight and it the 'ticking' behavior is unchanged. I have an "I'm getting a new mount" feeling. Who needs two AZ-GTis anyway?

[happy-kat]

With the ra clutch loose does the mount have free and easy movement full circle? What's the attitude like when also clutch loose are there any sticky patches?

[Ags]

No, movement seems free and easy... New mount! New mount!

[Ags]

The reason I had 2 AZ-GTi mounts was because the first one had a bad case of "DEC runaway" regardless of what firmware was on it. I was hoping to use as an EQ tracker if I could at least get the RA axis smooth (I wouldn't need DEC and if DEC still did its runaway thing, I could even disconnect the DEC motor). So I will just see if anyone wants it for scrap parts and move on to something new and shiny.