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Make your Ultimarc trackball spin better.
melarky:
Xiaou2,
Is this the stuff you're talking about:
http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=CTLG&product%5Fid=64-4345
Let me know if that is what you used (I have a few old trackballs that need the bearings cleaned and I'll probably be starting that project soon).
Lance:
You're better off putting a reaming tool on a power drill and spinning the bearning REALLY fast for awhile. I think bob roberts has a page describing this method somewhere. I did it on my ultimarc trackball and it was more fluid after using a drill on the bearings
Xiaou2:
Yes, that is the stuff. Works like a dream.
A power drill will only spin the thing arround and wear the ball bearing and inner races quicker.
Removing the thicker lube with the cleaner and putting in the lighter 3 in 1 is a better solution IMOP.
Not to mention... that after a while, you will still need to do this to remove dust and grime anyways. Unless you plan on buying all new sets frequently - or can stand the roughness.
If the bearings are rusted... you may be better off replacing them. However.... Ive heard "lightning rust remover" works mirracles.