Here's a link to Torrington's website were you can find a supplier
in your area. http://www.torrington.com/contact/

Doug

-----Original Message-----
Paul Luckas
Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2001 7:57 PM
Subject: Re: [M]: LX200: Ball bearing focuser upgrade.


Well actually it isn't that hard. Any bearing outlet will have details on
these Torrington (and other) bearings. Took the man one minute behind the
counter to find the bearing I needed. As for 'special washer', I used the
thrust washer that matches the bearing (as per M. Hart's original specs.)
and the original plastic washers to fill the recess in the focus knob. Works
beautifully.

Having said that, a kit that includes all of the parts PLUS detailed
instructions would certainly suit the faint hearted. BUT, don't be fooled -
these are off the shelf bearings (literally) which cost only a few dollars.


----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2001 2:45 AM
Subject: RE: [M]: LX200: Ball bearing focuser upgrade.


> Hi Ken,
> I feel the price is most reasonable. I just installed the kit. Works
> great; backlash virtually eliminated and the feel is very smooth. Try to
> find the precision roller bearing thrust washers in the correct size and
> more importantly the special washer that fills in the recess in the
aluminum
> focuser knob and acts as the upper bearing race. It aint easy. This kit
> comes with clear instructions and installs in minutes. The savings in
time
> searching for the the thrust washers and special washer and a proper grade
> of grease is significant and well worth this modest charge in my opinion.
I
> also use Peterson's EyeOpener which permits a full 2" field stop for
> unrestricted use of 2" diagonals and eyepieces and that product is also
> outstanding.
>
> Regards
>
> Bill Wood
> LX200 10" f/10
> Phoenix, AZ
>
> -----Original Message-----
> Ken Wilson
> Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2001 8:30 AM
> Subject: RE: [M]: LX200: Ball bearing focuser upgrade.
>
>
> $30.00 is a bit steep don't you think for a couple of washers, bearings
and
> a glob of grease?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> mapug
> Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2001 9:10 AM
> Subject: RE: [M]: LX200: Ball bearing focuser upgrade.
>
>
> Actually this "fix" is so good that we're selling them as kits.
>
> See www.peterson-web.com
>
> Pete Peterson
>
> -----Original Message-----
David
> Olmstead
> Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2001 12:55 AM
> Subject: Re: [M]: LX200: Ball bearing focuser upgrade.
>
> Paul and others,
>
> I have done the very same to my focuser and can report a very smooth and
> improved focuser movement.
>
> Dave O.
>
>
>
>
>

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