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fixing up old trackball
jimmy2x2x:
How often would you suggest cleaning and lubricating?
Do you just apply the 3 in 1 directly to the bearings, or soak them, bag them?
severdhed:
well, i am seeing some conflicting info here... i dont have any 3-in-1 oil, i'll have to pick some up. this trackball was in rough shape when i got it, i found it lying in the bottom of an empty cabinet i picked up a few years ago. i replaced the bearings and rollers shortly after getting it, but it never really felt right. so when it came time to build a new panel, i ended up getting a new Utrak instead, (the translucent light up ball is really nice).
so, anyway, the bearings are a few years old, but have only a few hours of use on them. most of you seem to indicate lubricating them with 3-in-1 oil is the way to go, what is the process here though? do i spray them with electrical contact cleaner first? then spin them in a drill and then soak them in a plastic bag with oil? or do i just put a few drops of oil and spin them by hand?
Xiaou2:
There is no conflict about the most important aspect... That you first have to
clean the bearings of the thicker bearing grease. The heavy bearing grease is what
is probably causeing the bearings to feel sluggish, because there is too much friction.
Lighter oil is put in After you remove the heavy stuff.
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