Teslar Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 (edited) So it finally looks like I've knackered my mount. I've had no time to set it up properly since it came back after the belt mod so I was really keen to get it going tonight. So I started from scratch and squared the mount but when adjusting declination I felt something give.... And experienced that awful sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach. Well you guessed it the bloody dec screw skidded off the peg inside the mount. So the question is what's the best way of sorting this mess out. I've heard about those engraved side plates snapping into pieces when trying to access the main bolt but I can't see how I'm going to fix this without getting inside. I recon I'm going to have to fit a bit of steel plate or something inside. Us guys who live a little further north risk this damage a lot with stainless steel bolts as at 55deg the bolt is right on the edge of the peg I'm hacked off big time right now as it looks like the NEQ6 is out of action for a while Edited January 11, 2014 by Teslar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Oh man that's horrible. Sorry to hear that. I was reading a thread about this on SGL I'll see if I can find it and post a link. You will have to go inside I think. The logos can come off without breaking bit it's not easy apparently. I'll have a look for tht thread on SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Right here's the thread (below) Have a good read through it as it appears that the author makes these kits to sort your problem to order-cannot see pricing anywhere but it's definitely worth sending him a PM on SGL. I am sure you don't have to go for the whole kit he produces maybe just the bit to solve your specific problem. I must admit though they are nice the kits he makes http://stargazerslounge.com/topic/161907-neq6-tuning-kit/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Sorry to hear it Tom. To get the side decals off warm then up first with a hair drier to try and soften the glue a little before gently prising them off with a thin bladed screw driver. Best I can offer at this stage never having opened up an NEQ6 myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Graham Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 gutted to hear this Tom. If you are using a pier with an adjustable top plate tilt the plate so you donot have to use so much dec on the mount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teslar Posted January 12, 2014 Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 Thanks for the link Felix and I appreciate all the comments. I've been wary of this since I did the SS bolt upgrade as I knew they could chew the peg but despite all me care it's still way to easy to do this It seems Gunnar is not able to make parts at the moment because his milling machine is being upgraded but hopefully I'll get one soon. I'm going to try the cheese cutter wire and hair dryer method to remove the side plates. Wish me luck.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 No problem Tom. Is that what Gunnar said still?! Did you ask him in a pm? A the post where he states that his machine is being upgraded is from a year ago. Might be worth checking with him personally if you haven't already?? Hope you get it sorted Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teslar Posted January 12, 2014 Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 Cheers Felix I've sent him a PM and hopefully will hear back soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 No probs Keep us updated, would be great if you could get hold of one of his kits and change everything at the same time, they're rather nice aren't they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teslar Posted January 12, 2014 Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 Gunnar replied I can supply one quickly but it would be un anodised. So I either find someone who can hard anodise for me or wait until Gunnar has a batch to make it worth while So does anyone know where I can get one anodised quickly ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Ibbo Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 (edited) ask this chap http://www.eastmidlandsstargazers.org.uk/user/136-graham/ :D our very own graham Edited January 12, 2014 by Ibbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teslar Posted January 12, 2014 Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 now why didn't I think if that thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Great news Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teslar Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 Apparently the part needs a steel insert after anodising so I've agreed to wait till Gunnar had them ready for sale. Ho Hum at least the weather forecast suggests I'll not miss anything. Now I've got two weeks to worry about taking off the side panels to access the main bolt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Good hobby init Tom! Hope all goes well though and your 'back in business' soon! Cheers Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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