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Title: Removing Wico Joystick?
Post by: Klomper on July 10, 2009, 04:25:55 pm

I'm trying to remove a Wico joystick that's shaft is either rusted together or stuck in some other fashion.

Any techniques, remedies or solutions to get this thing apart?

Title: Re: Removing Wico Joystick?
Post by: shardian on July 10, 2009, 04:33:34 pm

Been there, done that. I gave up. Others in the same predicament have cut/replaced the shaft.

Title: Re: Removing Wico Joystick?
Post by: gatordad on July 10, 2009, 07:09:11 pm

Depends how bad it is, might need just to replace it.
Let it soak overnight submerged in coke classic just like your old bike chains, it eats the rust away.

Title: Re: Removing Wico Joystick?
Post by: Thenasty on July 10, 2009, 10:58:48 pm

Quote from: shardian on July 10, 2009, 04:33:34 pm

Been there, done that. I gave up. Others in the same predicament have cut/replaced the shaft.

been there, done that..........

I use torched.....

That sleeve is rusted in the shaft BIG TIME. Not even Hercules could twist that loose.

Title: Re: Removing Wico Joystick?
Post by: SirPeale on July 11, 2009, 01:26:25 pm

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=91656.0

Worth a shot.  And you can do it in a fairly small bucket.