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Subject: Re: [M]: focuser assembly
From: Ric L Ecker
Reply To: mapug@shore.net
Date: Sun Jun 22 00:39:54 1997

Do you have the 12" LX-200 ?????

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On Sat, 21 Jun 1997 17:51:45 -0700 Jon Brewster <jon@cv.hp.com> writes:
>My focuser was a bit stiff making it difficult to adjust the slip nut
>on
>the Meade electric focus motor. I thought I might as well take the
>focuser assembly out, as per Meade backlash adjustment notes posted on
>MAPUG and saved in Ed's way cool web site. I would follow all the
>procedures, try to minimize backlash and generally adjust everything
>and familiarize myself with the mechanism. However, when the
>instructions
>say:
>
>"Remove the three hex screws that mount the focuser assembly to the
>rear
>cell of the telescope. Slowly draw the focuser assembly out of the
>hole in
>the rear cell."
>
>I find I cannot draw the assembly out. I have the focus knob twisted
>counter clockwise all the way. I can only draw the assembly back 1/4
>inch.
>And it pulls right back into place when released. I don't want to
>pull
>hard. What next?
>
>Jon B
>