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quarterback:
I have a few 8-way nintendo joysticks like the ones on the vs machines (short, black ball-tops).   

I know there is a bit of dislike for these joysticks and people seem to criticise their construction.  I haven't installed them yet but I think I like the way they feel.    However, there are some parts of the joystick that seems to involve metal-against-metal friction.

The sticks I have are definitely 'used' (one of them has a stick that is fused in place due to rust) but I've gotten one of them working.   However, I'm concerned that I might have gone the wrong direction in lubricant selection.

I used 3-in-1 oil to get the parts going.  But it's clear that there was a thicker black grease that had been used in the past.  All the moving parts were full of it.   These joysticks have a partially encapsulated 'ball' that the joystick shaftr goes through.  This is the pivot point and involved a metal ball rotating between metal plates.   It's oiled now and working fine, but should I grease this part instead of using the 3-in-1?

Also, there is a metal actuator that seems to rub up against the 8-way restrictor.  Again, there was black thick grease on these parts.  Do I need to grease these portions as well?

Thanks
qb

Kremmit:
It can't hurt to lube anything that rubs.  That said, I've never seen one that appeared to have had the actuator lubed.  I'd favor a thicker grease over 3-in-1, but it probably won't really matter.

2600:

--- Quote from: Kremmit on November 12, 2006, 06:23:39 pm ---It can't hurt to lube anything that rubs.

--- End quote ---

Must .. resist .. joke ..

daywane:
I have the same Jstick,
 I use grease

sidekick:
I used bearing grease for mine, but then again mine are still sitting in a shoe box waiting for me to get productive on my cabinet

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