dawson Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 The RA clutch lever has just snapped on my mount. Pictures on SGL: http://stargazerslounge.com/topic/195481-azeq6-ra-clutch-lever-snapped/ Beer and pizza then. JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Oh no! That's terrible-is be getting into FLO or wherever you bought it about that if it wa me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 That is such a pain! You must be really p'd off James. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawson Posted September 21, 2013 Author Share Posted September 21, 2013 Well, it's life. It's not the first time a SkyWatcher mount has had a failure like this; and I'm sure it won't be the last. It will be resolved. Worse things happen, and there isn't anything I can do anyway right now. I won't email FLO now as it's not their fault and don't want to send an arsey email. JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawson Posted September 22, 2013 Author Share Posted September 22, 2013 Managed to gently remove the retained bit this morning as i could grab it with pliers and turn. There was only about 5-10mm of screw in the hole. I'll see if i can find a suitable replacement today as tonight is looking that it might be clear. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest foundaplanet Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Good news, hope you get sorted with a replacement. It's probably another upgrade Bob should add to his list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawson Posted September 22, 2013 Author Share Posted September 22, 2013 Managed to find a bolt at home which fits the hole. There is a stop which prevents it from being screwed in more than 7mm. The temporary bolt is too long and uncomfortable to operate but itms just a holding measure and i hope it's strong enough for the job in hand. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 That's not good James. I would always tell FLO - they'll use the info to advise other purchasers on potential required upgrades, and may even tell Skywatcher their bolts aren't fit for purpose in the hope of better QA. For yourself - you might get a free upgrade out of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 If you want a temporary bolt to be getting on with I bet I can find something. Pleased you got it out, so if anyone else does this, let me know I have stud extractors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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