AP1200GTO2

Gear Tests 20 February 2008

These images depict the RA Servo Gears state, before and after centering and tightening the metal T72 gear.  This gear is immediately connected to the main RA drive gear.  Note that the pinion gear's retaining bolt sticks rather far out.

Here is another excellent reference by Dave Rose of the AP1200 servo gears with labels identifying them:

http://www.astroccd.freeserve.co.uk/AP1200/RaGears.htm

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Last Update: 25 February 2008