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General Forums => Hardware and Software => Topic started by: Banshee7 on May 03, 2013, 12:59:09 AM
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Any ideas on what's the best thing to get the squeak out of my X52 and give it some smoother movement?
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Josh
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It depends where the squeak comes from. There are lubricants designed for plastic and adding such in a correct place certainly may help. Any grease will help for a while, but if you don't want your stick to crack into smithereens because of the lubricant making the plastic brittle, get the real stuff. A local lubricant specialist shop might give some hints, an automotive shop may sell the stuff cheaper. Hmmm... a fishing reel lubricant might be a good choice, they sell it in miniature tubes and it shouldn't harm the plastic gearwheels it is aimed for.
In X52 there's also this big string, having a metal to plastic touch. You might try the X52 stiffening mod shown on this youtube video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TewzmOoysDw). Not only does it improve centering, it also adds a totally new surface for the spring to scratch. The above mentioned lubricant might do good in between the stick and the ring.
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Silicon grease should work wonders and be rubber/plastic friendly.
On wednesday I had to fix my Precision pro for the second time already (the solder I fixed earlyer failed again, I guess I didn't heat it enough the first time) and it was well greased with silicon grease.
Damn that stick, POS breaks twice already and I haven't had it even for 15 years yet...
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I used Garage Door Opener grease on my X45's and 52. Lasts longest and doesn't harm the components.