(Topic ID: 321545)

Pinball Magic: Noisy Toys

By Fatsquatch

1 year ago



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#1 1 year ago

Howdy!

I have issues with the movement of the levitating ball and wand. Both toys work fine, but they make a terrible noise when in motion:

Here’s an example featuring the levitating ball:

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…and here’s an example featuring the wand:

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Can anyone advise on how to get rid of the screeching?

#2 1 year ago
Quoted from Fatsquatch:

Can anyone advise on how to get rid of the screeching?

Not sure on magic ball. Wand gear box probably needs to be cleaned out and new grease. Motors involved might need oil on their bearings.

LTG : )

#3 1 year ago
Quoted from LTG:

Not sure on magic ball. Wand gear box probably needs to be cleaned out and new grease. Motors involved might need oil on their bearings.
LTG : )

What’s the best type of grease to use?

If oil is necessary for any parts, is 3-in-1 oil recommendable?

Thx!

#4 1 year ago
Quoted from Fatsquatch:

What’s the best type of grease to use?

I use what I have on hand. Gor the chain on a garage door opener.

Quoted from Fatsquatch:

If oil is necessary for any parts, is 3-in-1 oil recommendable?

It will work.

LTG : )

1 week later
#5 1 year ago

There’s a vertical arm to the left of the stage area that moves the floating ball. I applied a couple small drops of 3-in-1 oil at the top of that arm (letting it run down) and it’s now quiet as a church mouse.

By the way, this also resolved my complaint about the noisy wand, as it wasn’t the wand itself making noise, but the levitating ball changing its position while the wand was in motion.

Thanks again, Lloyd!

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