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lowdog
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Reged: 09/15/08
Loc: N. Suburbs Chicago
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G11 Dec. Clutch Knob Problem
#3136551 - 05/30/09 09:56 PM
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Tonight I was setting up for imaging session and when it came time to balance I could not loosen the dec. clutch knob. The dec. shaft will move when I try to loosen the knob but not freely enough for balancing. The knob is locked tight. Have any other G11 owners had a similar problem. Please let me know.
Jeff
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revans
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 09/26/05
Loc: Fitchburg, MA
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Re: G11 Dec. Clutch Knob Problem
[Re: lowdog]
#3136587 - 05/30/09 10:23 PM
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Why not cover a pipe wrench with a towel so as not to leave any marks behind, and force it loose? You could also use some WD40 spray sparingly and see what happens after a couple of hours...
Just my 2 cents... I just got my G11 a couple of days ago, so I'm not particular expert on this mount...
Rick Evans
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Charlie Hein
Postmaster
Reged: 11/02/03
Loc: 26.06.08N, +80.23.08W
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Re: G11 Dec. Clutch Knob Problem
[Re: lowdog]
#3136696 - 05/30/09 11:33 PM
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Tonight I was setting up for imaging session and when it came time to balance I could not loosen the dec. clutch knob. The dec. shaft will move when I try to loosen the knob but not freely enough for balancing. The knob is locked tight. Have any other G11 owners had a similar problem. Please let me know.
Jeff
I've not seen this. Do you have the upgrade clutch knobs?
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LLEEGE
True Blue
Reged: 03/03/05
Loc: Cloud-chester,NY
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Re: G11 Dec. Clutch Knob Problem
[Re: revans]
#3136731 - 05/30/09 11:52 PM
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Why not cover a pipe wrench with a towel so as not to leave any marks behind, and force it loose?
NO! Do not use a pipe wrench. Even with a towel it will mar the surface. If you must, try a strap wrench.
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lowdog
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Reged: 09/15/08
Loc: N. Suburbs Chicago
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Re: G11 Dec. Clutch Knob Problem
[Re: Charlie Hein]
#3136735 - 05/30/09 11:53 PM
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Yes, I have the upgrade knob on both axis so I try not to tighten them to much.
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blueman
Vendor Blue Sky Accessories
Reged: 07/20/07
Loc: California
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Re: G11 Dec. Clutch Knob Problem
[Re: LLEEGE]
#3137605 - 05/31/09 01:13 PM
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Agreed, a pipe wrench is not the answer.
Have you grabbed the top saddle and tried to turn the knob?
Blueman
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lowdog
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Re: G11 Dec. Clutch Knob Problem
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#3137791 - 05/31/09 02:57 PM
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I was finally able to loosen the knob today by tapping on one of the knob spokes with a rubber mallet. I don't know how it got so tight because I only hand tighten them. I store it in a square plastic tub on top 4 inches of foam padding. It lays on its side so maybe their was to much pressure on a spoke causing it to over tighten. Thanks to all who replied.
Jeff
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blueman
Vendor Blue Sky Accessories
Reged: 07/20/07
Loc: California
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Re: G11 Dec. Clutch Knob Problem
[Re: lowdog]
#3138669 - 05/31/09 10:29 PM
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Probably the temp difference between when you tightened it and tried to loosen it?
Blueman
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