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Thurman:

My Happs 49-way is squeaking really loud.  I was playing Berzerk and it was so loud that my girlfriend thought that they added some dogs barking to the game.   ::)

The squeaking is coming from the plastic sliders.  I've searched around the forum and have seen a few people suggest lithium grease for plastic-on-plastic.  So can I just unscrew the plastic sliders from the joystick and then apply the lithium grease?  I'm not familiar with lithium grease so any tips on how to apply it?


KenToad:

I would love to say something definitive on this one, but I have never used lithium grease.  From what I have heard, it's probably the right stuff to use.  I don't think you will be any danger of degrading the plastic or rubber on your joystick. 

Whatever happens, let us know. 

Sorry you've got such a squeak. :)  Are these with rotary adaptor or not?

Cheers,
KenToad

RandyT:


You might also try a shot of silicone spray right into the grooves.  That stuff is amazing and there's no mess to worry about.

RandyT

Kremmit:

My granpappy would have just spit on it.

I prefer the lithium grease, myself.  It's what I used on the sliders in my 49-way.  Just use a light coating, and don't get any in the optics.

19rjs99:

Try using graphite powder... It is a dry fix and will not "cake" up later on.

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