Opticron gs 665 (1 Viewer)

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bobblejack

Bobblejack

• Jul 23, 2013

• #1

I have now managed to pick up an opticron gs 665 (non ED) on ebay with 27× HR eyepiece which I hope to upgade in the future. Should I be able to just unscrew the eyepiece from the body or is there some knack that I don't have? I have tried but it doesn't seem to want to move. I don't want to force it without asking the question. It may be just a tight fit. The last thing I want to do is damage the 'scope through ignorance!

 

delia todd

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• Jul 24, 2013

• #2

Hi Bobblejack - I moved your post to the Opticron forum as I think you'll get a better response there.

I've also subscribed you to this thread so you don't lose track of it.

 

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Chris Galvin

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• Jul 24, 2013

• #3

The HR eyepiece should just unscrew so that you can upgrade it. If you are having any problems then give the guys at the Service Dept a ring Tel: 01582 726 522

 

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bobblejack

Bobblejack

• Jul 24, 2013

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Thanks, Chris. I've tried again since and still can't shift it by hand. It may come undone with the help of a wrench with appropriate protection. I have no need to remove it at the moment so I will leave well alone for now.

 

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bobblejack

Bobblejack

• Jul 30, 2013

• #5

Success! All a storm in a teacup really.

 

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Chris Galvin

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• Jul 31, 2013

• #6

More elbow grease?

 

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bobblejack

Bobblejack

• Jul 31, 2013

• #7

Yeah. The scope I bought was 8 years old, apparently, so I wondered if maybe the eyepiece had never been removed in that time. I was a bit reluctant to apply too much torque in removing it in case I damaged the eyepiece or body. Fortunately I did neither. Hopefully I will be able to upgrade the eyepiece at some point in the future.