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Don Trinko
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 07/05/09
Loc: Ohio
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"Stiff" TV EQ mount
#4414832 - 02/27/11 12:51 PM
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I have an old TV EQ mount. It was made by Carton for them.
It worked fine in the warm weather but now (winter Ohio) it is very stiff and I don't think my clock drive will drive it. It is actually hard to turn the slow motion controls by hand.
Anyone have any drawings or directions as to how to disassemble? I think it need different grease for Ohio! Is there any way to adjust the clutches?
It came from California. It would probably work fine there. Thanks; Don T.
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Nippon
scholastic sledgehammer
Reged: 10/22/09
Loc: Central Florida
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Re: "Stiff" TV EQ mount
[Re: Don Trinko]
#4420240 - 03/01/11 10:01 PM
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I have a Vixen Polaris that acts the same way. It has very fluid motion but gets a little stiff when it is cold. I'm in Florida so it is not a big issue. It uses what looks like a thick silicone based lubricant and with mine the stiff in the cold issue has become worse with age. I would call Tele Vue and see what they remember about these mounts which may include instructions on disassembly and recomandations for a proper lubricant to use to relube. They are wonderful people to talk to.
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Don Trinko
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 07/05/09
Loc: Ohio
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Re: "Stiff" TV EQ mount
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#4421942 - 03/02/11 05:11 PM
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I have talked to TV a long time ago abought this mount. No one remembers much abought it and they do not have a manual or drawings. Thanks; Don T.
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Pat G.
sage
Reged: 04/24/03
Loc: Sunny Southern Ontario
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TV EQ mount instruction manual
[Re: Don Trinko]
#4423793 - 03/03/11 12:44 PM
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probably won't show you a lot, but if it will make your day, send me a private email and I will send you a copy of this;
[Moderators edit: deleted scanned copy of copyrighted image - please review TOS and provide LINKS to images for which you do not hold copyright]
Edited by Bowmoreman (03/03/11 04:46 PM)
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Don Trinko
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 07/05/09
Loc: Ohio
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Re: TV EQ mount instruction manual
[Re: Pat G.]
#4426032 - 03/04/11 02:32 PM
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Well it is not stiff anymore.
I took it partway apart and sprayed a light oil into both ends of the declination and RA and then worked them by hand.
I did not remove the shafts. That was probably the best way but what I did worked. Don T.
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