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| Boingo:
I just bought some used joysticks, and they are kind of stiff with difficulty returning to centre. Since they are of a type no longer made, there is no way to use new joysticks in their place, so I am going to have to fix them up myself. Are there any good articles on how to clean and repair old arcade joysticks? |
| Kevin Mullins:
Kinda depends on what type you have. |
| Boingo:
The stubby kind used on most Nintendo machines in the '80s. Does that help? If not, I can supply photos. |
| huygens:
This thread has a lengthy discussion of cleaning and lubing these joysticks. One thing I would add. As well as cleaning and oiling/greasing the pivot ball, it helps to lubricate the joystick shaft and flange washer part # 23-20 (ignore arrow). If this part is binding, the stick won't center properly. I had a filthy looking one with the above part frozen to the shaft and rust on the pivot, but after cleaning it works perfectly. I used Super Lube Synthetic Grease from the hardware store. |
| Boingo:
Thank you huygens! :applaud: That is exactly what I was looking for! <<EDIT: I did a thorough cleaning on the stiffest and worst of the joysticks I got, and put sewing machine oil in the centre bearing (The thread *did* say to use light machine oi.l), and now the thing is popping back to centre easily. I am very pleased, and plan to do the same thing with all of the other sticks.>> |
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