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Title: Tightening down ball top?
Post by: spkywlnt73 on April 13, 2012, 06:22:14 pm

Hey guys, this maybe a dumb question, but how do you tighten down a ball top on a joystick? I've tried wrapping it with a clothe and grabing it with a pair of plyers. But it seems to allways come loose! Any thoughts or suggestions? Thanks!

Title: Re: Tightening down ball top?
Post by: Nephasth on April 13, 2012, 06:56:44 pm

Is there a slot on the other end of the shaft? If so, put a flat head screwdriver in the slot to hold the shaft while tightening the ball. If you really want it to stay on there, put Loctite 271 or 242 on the threads.

Title: Re: Tightening down ball top?
Post by: spkywlnt73 on April 13, 2012, 07:45:36 pm

Quote from: Nephasth on April 13, 2012, 06:56:44 pm

Is there a slot on the other end of the shaft? If so, put a flat head screwdriver in the slot to hold the shaft while tightening the ball. If you really want it to stay on there, put Loctite 271 or 242 on the threads.

HaHa! Thats pretty funny dude! I never even knew about the slot on the other end. Thanks!

Title: Re: Tightening down ball top?
Post by: AndyWarne on April 14, 2012, 08:02:35 am

Plumbers teflon tape works well, wrapped around the threads.

Another tip on joystick tops, they can be polished with toothpaste, works great and really makes them shine!

Title: Re: Tightening down ball top?
Post by: wivelden on April 14, 2012, 04:20:35 pm

Quote from: AndyWarne on April 14, 2012, 08:02:35 am

Plumbers teflon tape works well, wrapped around the threads.

Another tip on joystick tops, they can be polished with toothpaste, works great and really makes them shine!

Now thats a good tip. I was wondering how to polish mine when I finish my cab.  :applaud:

Title: Re: Tightening down ball top?
Post by: ids on April 16, 2012, 04:01:21 pm

You can also try loctite - it comes in different strengths, surely one of which is good for this type of application

Title: Re: Tightening down ball top?
Post by: Kevin Mullins on April 16, 2012, 04:49:40 pm

Quote from: ids on April 16, 2012, 04:01:21 pm

You can also try loctite - it comes in different strengths, surely one of which is good for this type of application

Blue - Medium Strength

Just a drop or two will do ya.

Title: Re: Tightening down ball top?
Post by: spkywlnt73 on April 16, 2012, 06:46:32 pm

Thanks for all suggestions guys!  :cheers: