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Please help. Control panel dismantled on floor. Cant get wico stick apart. Pics!

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edge:

I have a SmashTV cabinet with original control panel (see pic).  Since the CP overlay is in pretty good shape, I'd like to make a color scan of it.  I tried searching the web for the CPO, but without success.

I am looking for a way to remove the joystick handles with minimal disruption to the pristine wiring job that exists.  With the handles removed, I can get a good scan of it on a flatbed scanner (I hope).

Am I correct in thinking that by removing the small C clip on the bottom of the joystick, that I can easily remove the handle without having to unscrew anything else?  (see pic)

Thanks for the help.
Edge



Kaytrim:

It's called an "E" clip but I think you are right.  Just be careful those things will spring off and you will never find them.  Cover the setup with a rag or other cloth to keep them from flying away.  Then use a small flat blade screwdriver to pry them off.  Getting them back on may be just as hard as taking them off.

shardian:

You would be right. You have to do that to remove the whole joystick anyways. I'd recommend you go ahead and pull the whole joystick, clean it thoroughly, check the grommet and order new ones from ponyboy if they are cracked. I just restored the two wico 8-ways in my Top gunner and they work great.

edge:

Thanks, guys, for the quick response.  I will try it out tonight and will post success/failure tomorrow.  ;)

_) (V) (-):

Actually in the Christian world, that part is called a Jesus clip.

Mostly because after it slides off the shaft you'll hollar . . .
"Jesus! Where'd that dam thing go?"

If you don't want to tdo the rag trick, try this.
I just pinch my first finger and thumb on the clip as I pry it off with the screwdriver. Dosen't fly anywhere except into my fingers, then I don't have to bend over and look for it on the floor.



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