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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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