Re: Issues with Altitude assembly in older G11
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I noticed that earlier but let it go thinking my issue was somewhere else. I'm going to tear apart the mount tomorrow morning when I get the chance. Thanks for the tip, and I'll keep you all posted!?
- Norm?
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Hi Norm,
This problem is probably caused by there being too much movement in the screw shaft due to a grub screw coming loose. I don't have a CG11 mount but I think the G11 is identical mechanically inside the base. There should be a collar that has a grub screw that locks the collar and thrust bearing retainer, this is what limits the in and out movement of the threaded rod. If the grub screw comes loose the collar may move on the threaded rod allowing too much movement of the threaded rod allowing the brass plug to move which lets the head move fore and aft as you describe. To fix this you need to disassemble the base and get the spacing right and then tighten up the grub screws to hold it in place as it should be. This issue is easily corrected if you have a few hand tools and some patience. Just take it apart and have a look, start at the bottom by removing the big button headed hex bolt and the two locking bolts on the top side of the base. The rest will be obvious once you can see the internal base parts. Keep us posted.
Chip? ?
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