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Topic: 180 degree ball joint connectors |
James Wolf
From:
Georgia
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Posted 21 Mar 2013 5:06 am |
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| For those of you that have vertical connectors for your pedal rods. How often do yours wear out? I find myself replacing them all the time! My old axe had 90 degree connectors and I never had an issue. |
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Jerry Overstreet
From:
Louisville Ky
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Posted 21 Mar 2013 5:34 am
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Dunno. Have had an old D10 Zum since 2008 with the 180's. Looks like a couple of them had been replaced prior to my owning it, show moderate wear but no failures for me in 5 yrs. or so. No problems with the Williams either.
Do they have to be oriented a particular direction N/S or does it matter? |
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Jack Stoner
From:
Kansas City, MO
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Posted 21 Mar 2013 6:26 am
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| I have the 90 deg on my Franklin. But, Mr. Franklin told me to lubricate them occasionally and also to use a small dab of Vaseline in the cup to help prevent wear. |
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James Wolf
From:
Georgia
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Posted 21 Mar 2013 11:03 am
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| Jack Stoner wrote: |
| I have the 90 deg on my Franklin. But, Mr. Franklin told me to lubricate them occasionally and also to use a small dab of Vaseline in the cup to help prevent wear. |
That makes a lot of sense. Thank you I will do that. |
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chris ivey
From:
california (deceased)
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Posted 21 Mar 2013 6:26 pm
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my zum has broken 3 or 4 in 31 years of hard playing.
would like to find more of the chrome ones that were on there originally. they're just slightly longer than the george l's replacements. |
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Jack Ritter
From:
Enid, Oklahoma, USA
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Posted 21 Mar 2013 6:33 pm
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Just a tiny bit of white silicone grease applied to the ball with the tip of your finger and thumb works very well and stays on great.
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Zum D10 8x5,rev pre-amp, TC M300, Split 12, n-112, IZZY, Hilton vp, Geo L, BJS Hughey, Live Steel |
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Roger Shackelton
From:
MINNESOTA (deceased)
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Posted 21 Mar 2013 10:00 pm
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JACK,
You Could Have Used A Q-tip & Avoided Greasy Fingers. 
Roger |
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John Billings
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 22 Mar 2013 7:37 am
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"You Could Have Used A Q-tip & Avoided Greasy Fingers. "
Aw! Ya just lick your fingers clean! Tastes just like chicken! |
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Jerry Overstreet
From:
Louisville Ky
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Posted 22 Mar 2013 9:06 am
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| I didn't mention lube, but it should be a given that all metal to metal connections deserve just a little love. I use the same needle oiler for just a smidge there same as the other moving parts where friction is a concern. |
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Bobby D. Jones
From:
West Virginia, USA
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Posted 22 Mar 2013 8:17 pm 180 degree ball joint connectors
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| When I first got my used MSA S-10, I had squeak in my guitar. Found it was the B pedal ball connector. a bit of grease cured it. I am a firm believer in lube. I use Fishing Reel Silicone Grease on the Ball Connectors and the Nut Roller Shafts. I check and oil the sleeves and springs and the ball joint about every 6 months. Beware of spilled drinks, Cola Drinks contain acids that will eat steel, especially springs. Check the pedal bar anytime drinks are spilled around your steel. Good Luck and Happy Steelin. |
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