+Graham Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 After the interest shown in my post on the NEQ6 I though you might like to see inside an AZEQ6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Interesting photo Graham, could you do one half-built as well?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Graham Posted July 7, 2014 Author Share Posted July 7, 2014 Interesting photo Graham, could you do one half-built as well?? I will give it a go for you Ron. These are a bit strange in their construction so you will not see a lot . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Graham Posted July 7, 2014 Author Share Posted July 7, 2014 (edited) The Rebuild. First step is to rebuild the RA worm and pinion. Then refit to the main body, not forgetting to carefully thread the wires for the encoder through the casing. Refit the belt drive then lock into place with the 4 retaining Allen bolts. This is then refitted to the main mount body along with the clutch locking assembly, the lower pivot bearing assembly and finally the main RA shaft locking collar. Next rebuild the DEC worm and pinion and fit to the main body again paying special attention to the encoder wires. Refit the belt drive then again lock into place using the 4 Allen bolts. Finally refit the DEC shaft along with its lower bearing assembly, clutch locking assembly and the main DEC shaft locking collar. Adjust the rack and pinions for backlash. Refit the Polar scope. There you have it one fully assembled AZEQ6 ready for action. Edited July 7, 2014 by Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teslar Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Interesting, how similar is it to the Rowan belt mod on the NEQ6? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Thanks Graham very interesting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Graham Posted July 8, 2014 Author Share Posted July 8, 2014 No probs Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tweedledum Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 (edited) Great read Graham. Have you ever thought about producing 'Haynes' manuals for these mounts you have stripped down to component level?? Edited July 8, 2014 by Tweedledum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Graham Posted July 8, 2014 Author Share Posted July 8, 2014 (edited) Hi No if i produced a manual then you would do your own and i would be out of business Edited July 8, 2014 by Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tweedledum Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Graham, I doubt most of us can do more than change oil or filter on a car and look at Haynes Manuals. It would be an interesting concept even if it was a reference, I for one might then understand the mysteries of an eq mount! , There are very few who have your skills around metal and mechanics. And there would be some (me if I tried) who would end up in such a mess doing it themselves that they would have to send it to you . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Graham Posted July 8, 2014 Author Share Posted July 8, 2014 Well it is very nice of you to say so :blush: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Bino-viewer Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 (Not wishing to hijack this thread) I've just advertised one of these mounts on Uk Astro buy/sell ( No. 84692 ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Graham Posted July 9, 2014 Author Share Posted July 9, 2014 (Not wishing to hijack this thread) I've just advertised one of these mounts on Uk Astro buy/sell ( No. 84692 ) Well Rob I wish I had the money I would buy it from you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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