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So the G11 axis has a radial bearing surface for the ring gear mechanism after all?? Well, never mind what I said, then.

Jim can you share your guidelogs or PE analysis data files? -- Brian Brian

Hi gang, I want to correct something. That is, whether the ring gear has its own cylindrical needle bearing or not. It turns out that the G11 has one and the GM8 does not. The removal of the

Don't the "touch points" as per Peter's drawing, depend on how the scope is balanced? If the scope is balanced towards the counterweight, these touch points would be just opposite.? And if the

I purchased the one piece worm from Losmandy hoping to get rid of some of my errors. So far my 76 sec is worse than ever, and my PHD2 rms got worse. I snugged the bolts for the worm block to worm

The spring washer should be able to be smoothed easily. You will need them to be able to moderate the clutch pressure. As others have noted with the RA shaft since there must be some clearance there

Michael, the shaft and the round plate on its end are definitely aluminum. Its weight is inconsistent with a different material i.e. stainless steel. The areas with wearing signs (discolored) are

Even though I have never taken off the ring gear assembly (no reason to so far), I think I know what's going on here. The problem is that the ring gear assembly is not sufficiently radially

Michael B., That is interesting about using half the ring gear. When did a total tear down, clean and relube last year I did not mark orientation of either the RA or the Dec gears. So the new

On Sun, Aug 1, 2021 at 03:45 AM, Michael Ben-Yehuda wrote: > > > > Under normal operation if the clutch is never released and the > relationship between the worm gear and CWD is maintained all the

Welcome Frank! glad to have you aboard Brian

Thanks all!, Just spoke with Losmandy yesterday. Seems there are some issues with LW tripod parts holding up some orders. Figures...? ?Looking forward to the new mount.? There is penty of good

When you replace the worms you might want to consider running the worm gear 180 degrees to CWU position, then releasing the clutch and moving your Dec axis back to CWD. This puts you in the "unworn"

Under normal operation if the clutch is never released and the relationship between the worm gear and CWD is maintained all the wear on the worm gear occurs on only one side over some portion less

It can be that the RA axis shaft has just lapped in to true roundness. I notice that some of this is in the area of the thrust bearing as well. Is it smooth or is it scored? I'd only be concerned if

Michael, thank you for the helpful tips and for indicating the source of possibly better replacement parts in Europe. Sandro

Sandro, No idea exactly what caused your steel shaft discoloration, but it cannot be anodization. The shaft is steel. It may have been hardened and appears darker color. It seems simply polished where

Sandro, It is surprising that anodizing was used on a moving part, as wear would eventually remove the coating over time. In present day mounts, I think these shafts are all stainless steel. The

If this is the link I don't think there's much to be worried about. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wNQLUWngJk Can you feel a deformation with your fingers? ------------------------ Jim W Phoenix,

John, yes, I posted a new message, this time with a link to youtube. Thank you. Sandro