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rehabing Nintendo joysticks - grease or oil?
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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