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| taternutz:
I am currently awaiting the arrival of a trackball ball and new rollers, and was wondering what I should use to keep them maintained and running smoothly. What should I use to keep the ball clean, and any good lubricant for the bearings. (I use pb blaster on everything will it work on the bearings). Thanks, :cheers: |
| RayB:
manufacturer specs are to use 2 drops of 3-in-1 oil on the bearings. That's all you need. Helps to also give the bearings a high-speed spin with a dremel or drill. It pulverizes any rust particles. |
| taternutz:
Thanks, Also how long should a set of rollers last you, the set I have all have a small groove in them. I bought the unit used of course, once they groove should they be replaced??? and should you use something to clean and polish the ball? :cheers: |
| Texasmame:
If you're happy with the ball's performance, no need to replace/do anything. |
| CheffoJeffo:
--- Quote from: Texasmame on October 29, 2006, 02:10:14 pm ---If you're happy with the ball's performance, no need to replace/do anything. --- End quote --- Exactly ... do what RayB suggests and see how things feel to you. I bought 6 used trackballs pulled from Golden Tee machines (the local op just pulls and replaces the whole unit). I was planning to replace the rollers and bearings in all of them, but after a good cleaning, a spin of the bearings and some 3-in-1 oil, I found that 5 of the 6 roll like new (or better). Best $50 I ever spent in this hobby. Cheers. |
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