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Originally Posted by iceman
ok thanks for all the advice. So the 3 grub screws for the "dovetail foot" as i'll now call it, what are the 3 flathead screws directly beneath each of them for?
Do I have to adjust them first?
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Those 3 flathead screws provide access to 3 tiny grubs screws. These grub screws lock the nut that secures the top DEC casting to the DEC shaft. Generally you don't need to touch these.
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Originally Posted by iceman
I don't have an alan key that fits the grub screws right now so will have to head to the h/w shop.
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The allen key for the dovetail foot grub screws is 2.5mm. I got a set of allen keys in a pocket-knife type housing from Bunnings and they've been OK.
BTW, I've got the DEC axis of my EQ6 apart at the moment, as I couldn't eliminate backlash to my satisfaction. Turns out the worm gear bearings are very rough. I think they were over-tightened at the factory resulting in damage to these small bearings. Anyway, I got new, good quality NTN bearings this morning and I hope to have the EQ6 up and running perfectly by the weekend.
Cheers,
Rob