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TrackBall Maintenance
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.