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Focus Mechanism Support, Meade ETX-80 Telescope
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An insert that supports the focus knob and gear mechanism inside a Meade ETX-80 Observer optical tube assembly. Reduces focus knob slop and backlash and objective lens movement.
Remove the screw and cover revealing the focus gear mechanism. Apply light grease sparingly to the rectangular cavity in the block and slide the block in around the mechanism. You might need to jiggle the focus knob slightly in order for the block to slide completely in. The block should slide smoothly into place with
Remove the screw and cover revealing the focus gear mechanism. Apply light grease sparingly to the rectangular cavity in the block and slide the block in around the mechanism. You might need to jiggle the focus knob slightly in order for the block to slide completely in. The block should slide smoothly into place with
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