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| XtraSmiley:
Hey guys, could you help me out?... Got 3 sets of rusty trackball bearings. I want to fix them up. WD-40 is NOT the way to go b/c they work fine for a day or two then lock back up. What to use? Anyone? Got 3 sets of NEW trackball bearings. What to lubricate with? I bought some Prestone Silicone lubricant, but is this ok to use on bearings? Anyone know? Thanks for the help on this guys, I'm knew to the restoring scene and building scene so any help would be great! |
| paigeoliver:
I remember reading a website about how to restore Missile Command trackballs (you might be able to find it in google). I believe what that site said to do was to soak it in WD40 for a week or more. You know, don't just lube it up, but actually submerge it in the stuff, and leave it for a LONG time. |
| XtraSmiley:
Yeah thanks. WD-40 will break down the rust, but the problem is, as a lubricant, it evaporates and what is left is not ideal for ball bearings. The way it works is it gets pushed arouned off of the balls and builds up, slowing them down. I didn't really believe this till I "real-world" tested it. IT DOES KILL THE BEARING. You'll have to strip it and relube. All sites I've seen point to 3-in-1 oil, but I wanted a more hi-tech lube, not something that was old back in 82 when Crystal Castles came out... lol I really want to try this new silicone lube, but I'm scared my new $15 bearings will get screwed up. |
| paigeoliver:
Oh yeah, now I know why the guy soaked the things in a sealed container. --- Quote from: XtraSmiley on February 20, 2004, 01:54:27 am ---Yeah thanks. WD-40 will break down the rust, but the problem is, as a lubricant, it evaporates --- End quote --- |
| crashwg:
When it comes to lubing up bearings, I'd use something that is designed for bearing... like the stuff they make for rollerblade/ skateboard bearings. I'd say those are probably the most comperable to TB bearings. *Wow, I just typed bearings on every line, at least once! LOL |
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