In this video I completely disassemble the EQ6R-Pro Mount and rebuild it with new bearings. I also do a quick overview of how to tune the EQ6R-Pro after reassembly and show before and after guiding results. I did not adjust any gap widths or polish any of the bearings as some do in Hypertuning or Supertuning the mount. I was just looking for a decent improvement for a little amount of work and money.

I based my rebuild on Glenn's video from the Astrobloke channel:
   • Sky Watcher EQ6 R PRO stripdown and r...  

And also on the Astro-Baby website:
https://www.astro-baby.com/astrobaby/...

I ordered these bearing from:
https://www.qualitybearingsonline.com/
6 - SKF 60082RS1
4 - SKF 608RSH
1 - Timken 30206
1 - Timken 32208

I already owned all the tools I needed for the job, but I've added some Amazon links to tools that will work just fine. Even if you don't plan on doing the rebuild, you should own some of these tools if you own the mount because you will most likely need then at some point.
Tools and materials I used for the job:
SuperLube - https://amzn.to/3yzN3lC
Rubber Mallet - https://amzn.to/3lEcPl5
Small filter wrench - https://amzn.to/3lI5K2S
Metric Hex Key Set - https://amzn.to/3lAa7gt
Magnetic screw driver set - https://amzn.to/2X4jfzN
Needle nose pliers - https://amzn.to/37uqh2s

00:00 Intro
01:59 Disassembling DEC Axis
11:43 Disassembling RA Axis
20:11 Rebuilding RA Axis
28:53 Rebuilding DEC Axis
34:54 Adjusting Worm Carriers
38:28 Results and Final Thoughts

I do participate in affiliate programs, so by purchasing your equipment through the links below, you are helping support my channel at no extra cost to you. I don't make much from these, but it does help offset the cost of video editing software and music subscriptions etc.

High Point Scientific link - https://www.highpointscientific.com/?...

OPT link - https://bit.ly/3mGEJKD

Equipment I use:
Light Panel for flats - https://amzn.to/3aelcxd
EdgeHD 8 - https://bit.ly/333Xv6L
Telescope Counterweight - https://bit.ly/3kDP3VS
Celestron OAG - https://bit.ly/2PE86SV
Celestron 0.7 Reducer - https://bit.ly/338gddi
ZWO ASI174MM Mini Guide Camera - https://bit.ly/33b4omF
Mount: EQ6-R Pro - https://bit.ly/38eiuqp
Telescope: William Optics Zenithstar 81 APO - https://bit.ly/31Tw5jV
Flattener: William Optics 6aiii - https://bit.ly/3mzM7r5
William Optics Zenithstar 81 APO + Flattener - https://bit.ly/37VGIXb
Filter Wheel: ZWO EAF - https://bit.ly/2TFOmwA
Camera: ZWO ASI294MM Pro - https://bit.ly/37EpM6w
Camera: ZWO ASI1600MM Pro - https://bit.ly/31Yq2dK
Camera Combo ASI1600MM Pro + Filters + Filter Wheel - https://bit.ly/37TCEXu
Guide Scope: William Optics 50mm guiding scope - https://bit.ly/2HS11JX
Guide Camera: ZWO ASI120MM Mini - https://bit.ly/34Io431
QHY PoleMaster - https://bit.ly/2UQBdl0

For more information, articles, and everything astrophotography, please visit my website: https://joesastrophoto.com

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