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Posts Made By: Steven LaBrenz

April 16, 2003 04:10 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Stiff RA axis on EQ5 GEM

Posted By Steven LaBrenz

Hello all,

Looking for some advice on how to get better motion on my new EQ5 mount (Konus 150mm refractor). A fellow refractor user suggested removing the RA lock-down lever and shooting in some WD40 to loosen it up, leave the lockdown out for 24 hours, then replace and use.

Does anyone else have othe suggestions? I am looking for multiple ideas to come up with a good game plan for htis problem.

Thanks,
Steve