Hi,
I have a problem with an IRTE polar mount in that it seems very stiff to hand swivel it East/West.
If I remove the declination plate, the top and bottom bearings rotate freely in their housings. However, once I put the declination plate back on the polar mount and tighten up the fixings the bearings do not rotate at all in their housings, the only rotation is that of the bolts passing through the bearings. My understanding is that the bearings should rotate in their housings and not...
Any IRTE Experts ?
I have a problem with an IRTE polar mount in that it seems very stiff to hand swivel it East/West.
If I remove the declination plate, the top and bottom bearings rotate freely in their housings. However, once I put the declination plate back on the polar mount and tighten up the fixings the bearings do not rotate at all in their housings, the only rotation is that of the bolts passing through the bearings. My understanding is that the bearings should rotate in their housings and not...
Any IRTE Experts ?