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lx200 mirror lock down non gps

Started by glennd, 04/14/2003 08:10PM
Posted 04/14/2003 08:10PM Opening Post
i would like to reinstall the mirror "lock" bolt originally used for shipping on an older lx200 but i am not sure i can locate the original bolt. does anyone know what the dimensions of this bolt are?
thanks,
glenn
Posted 04/14/2003 10:41PM #1
It's a standard 1/4" coarse threaded bolt-- I don't recall the length off-hand. You can probably find this dimension on-line via a search (especially since many have used the bolt hole for a mirror lock-up), at the MAPUG archives, or the Meade web site.

Alternatively, since the bolts cost a nickel or less at the hardware store, you can buy a couple of different lengths and try until you get the right one. (I think it is between 1.5-2").
Jim