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Originally Posted by terrynz
Hi Casey,
the rack and pinion in the standard crayford focuser is a little crappy and I doubt it would survive that fall. Easy way to check is to unscrew the crayford (philips screw driver) and check the rack and the little bronze wheel is ok. If not measure the diameter of the crayford and order a GSO replacement from Andrews in Sydney. They're about $170 for the ED80 (96mm from memory) and a is money well spent. Personally I thinks its the best upgrade you could do to this scope.
cheers
Terry
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Thanks Terry it's good to know that it already was a worth while upgrade. I would definately pay $170 for an upgraded one. Just a pity that I had to break it =S I took the focuser off the telescope and I just can't see any damage at all. There's clearly some metal on metal action but I just can't see it although I can hear it and feel it. I'm assuming I'd have to call Andrews to order? Just had a check on the website and I can't see any skywatcher GSO's haha.
And Tony I wish it was just something in the mechanism but there just appears to be nothing out of the ordinary inside the focuser
Anyway It's not life threatening (as far as i know) but it would be nice fixed.
Thanks for the help =]
Casey