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Title: J-Stick issue
Post by: str1der on February 03, 2004, 02:32:38 pm

Do any of you guys have trouble with the ball on your J-Stick constantly unscrewing? Have come up with a solution?

Title: Re:J-Stick issue
Post by: NoOne=NBA= on February 03, 2004, 02:42:09 pm

Other than Epoxy, you mean?
(See sig for details).

Seriously though, you might try some Loc-Tite threadlocker on it.
It's not as good as epoxy; but isn't as permanent, either.

Title: Re:J-Stick issue
Post by: IG-88 on February 03, 2004, 02:56:13 pm

Yep Lock-tite. You can get it back off if needed.

Title: Re:J-Stick issue
Post by: str1der on February 03, 2004, 03:17:54 pm

Thanks. I assume I can get that at the harware store?

Title: Re:J-Stick issue
Post by: Stingray on February 03, 2004, 03:19:33 pm

I know for sure you can get it at auto parts places like NAPA or Autozone.

-S

Title: Re:J-Stick issue
Post by: Wade on February 03, 2004, 03:32:58 pm

I had this problem initially, but then I grabbed the botton end of the shaft with some pliers, and twisted the knob on real tight with my hand.  They haven't worked loose ever since!

Wade

Title: Re:J-Stick issue
Post by: NoOne=NBA= on February 03, 2004, 04:44:12 pm

You don't get to stink up the house that way though.  ;D


I tend to follow the redneck way of repairing things:

1) If it moves, and it ain't 'spose to--use Duck Tape or Epoxy.
2) If it don't move, and it's 'spose to--git out the WD-40.
2a) If it still don't move--git a bigger hammer.
It WILL move--trust me.

Title: Re:J-Stick issue
Post by: canardo on February 03, 2004, 06:44:12 pm

as stated get some pliers and hold the metal stalk and then do it up worked for me

Title: Re:J-Stick issue
Post by: IG-88 on February 03, 2004, 07:23:14 pm

Quote from: str1der on February 03, 2004, 03:17:54 pm

Thanks. I assume I can get that at the harware store?

I think I've even seen it at Wal-Mart

Title: Re:J-Stick issue
Post by: rampy on February 03, 2004, 11:21:29 pm

Doesn't the j-stick shaft have a groove at the bottom that is perfect for a flat head screw driver to help you hold the shaft steady whilst you crank down the ball?

rampy

Title: Re:J-Stick issue
Post by: AndyWarne on February 04, 2004, 04:26:12 am

Quote from: rampy on February 03, 2004, 11:21:29 pm

Doesn't the j-stick shaft have a groove at the bottom that is perfect for a flat head screw driver to help you hold the shaft steady whilst you crank down the ball?

rampy

Absolutely! That's exactly what the slot is for..

Andy

Title: Re:J-Stick issue
Post by: paigeoliver on February 04, 2004, 07:30:35 am

The ball on my Do! Run Run does this same thing, thanks for the tips.

Title: Re:J-Stick issue
Post by: Wade on February 04, 2004, 09:20:24 am

Yeah, sorry, I used the screwdriver not pliers... was just going from memory. :)

Wade