Optimizing a Sykwatcher StarAdventurer: Adjusting the RA play

We have often been told that the play between the worm wheel and worm of the RA axis increases over time. 

The screw marked in the following picture must be readjusted. Make sure that the RA axis can no longer be moved due to play. It is important to ensure that the screw is not completely knocked off (hello Roman ;-) ).

However, this solution is suboptimal, as this fine adjustment of the screw play has to be carried out at certain intervals.


Therefore we have the following solution: Loctite!


Tools required:

• 1.5 mm Allen key (6 housing screws & pressure screw for worm)
• Loctite

The screw is removed with a 1.5 mm Allen key. You can clearly see the ring with the washer, which should prevent the screw from loosening.

A quick look behind the scenes / screw.

A measured amount of Loctite is applied to the screw thread.

The fine adjustment is then carried out as described above.