· Get a Cloudy Nights T-Shirt · Submit a Review / Article    Click here if you are having trouble logging into the forums Cloudy Nights - Official Forums of the 2009 International Year of Astronomy Privacy Policy | Please read our Terms of Service | Signup and Troubleshooting FAQ | Problems? PM a Red or a Green Gu.... uh, User   You are not logged in. [Login] Forum Archives · Entrance · Main Index · Search · New user · Who's Online FAQ · Calendar Equipment Discussions >> Classic Telescopes Previous   Index   Next   Flat   jeffg member Reged: 02/13/07 Posts: 66 Loc: Irvine CA Re: RV - 6 on the bay, a few questions.       06/08/09 02:11 AM Attachment (31 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote   Quick Reply:   I agree you'll probably have to spend some time restoring it. Sending the mirror off to be recoated is the first thing I'd do, then spend that time replacing bolts that have rusted or corroded. Check the counterweight and the dec shaft for rust spots as well. The drive is probably okay if it runs, but may need new cork for the clutch. You can find that at the hardware store as well. I've never been one for restoring to original condition, so on my RV-6 I replaced the focuser with a Crayford, and put in a RACI Orion finder. That makes it much easier to use. Here's a picture of my restored RV-6 from 1968 vintage. -------------------- Jeff 14", 10", & 4.25" Dobs 8" Schmidt Newtonian, C-8 SC, 8" LSC 6" Cave Student Model A, 6" Dall-Kirkham, 6" RV-6 5" Refractor & 80 mm Folded Refractor Post Extras       Entire thread Subject Posted by Posted on RV - 6 on the bay, a few questions. strdst 06/07/09 07:28 PM Re: RV - 6 on the bay, a few questions. jeffg   06/08/09 02:11 AM Re: RV - 6 on the bay, a few questions. Bonco   06/08/09 04:39 PM Re: RV - 6 on the bay, a few questions. strdst   07/02/09 10:06 PM Re: RV - 6 on the bay, a few questions. strdst   07/15/09 10:05 PM Re: RV - 6 on the bay, a few questions. 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