On Wed, 27 Jun 2001 19:20:22 -0400, you wrote:


>> The pivot screw is probably too tight - loosen it just enough so there
>> is no endplay then lubricate. The standard spring then works fine.

>I don't think it is the pivot screw. The assembly pivots with very little
>friction. I think it is the fact that the OEM spring is too weak to bottom out the
>worm into the RA gear teeth. But I'll re-examine and try your suggestion anyway.
>At least that way I won't have to replace the OEM spring. Going to a more stiff
>spring causes me a little concern about binding.

The screws were too tight on mine on both the RA & DEC. The spring
couldn't move either of them! Slight eccentricity was causing no play
in one spot and lots on the opposing side.

I reduced the tension by squashing the springs a bit with the pliers,
DEC backlash setting went from 50 to 13 and after retraining PEC
tracking has improved vastly.
--
Steve Blackmore

Pilot Consultancy Limited ***** Computer Consultants
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