I had the same problem.


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Posted by Phil on 17, 2001 at 4:41 PM:

In Reply to: I don't think that's it... posted by Ohso on 17, 2001 at 4:30 PM:

In my post below I asked about a sticky track ball. I had the same problem. After taking it in and out of the plate several times I had fewer problems. I also noticed that it was easier to put the plate back on. I think the fit was just too tight.


: Both my 3" Happ trackballs had the same problem and it would occur simply by putting the plate on (without nuts or bolts). I found that by scraping the paint from the edge of the hole in the center of the plate allowed them to spin freely. I got the black crinkle finish and it is kind of thick. I think the plate has a very tight fit and the paint makes it just a little too tight.

: : : I have a 3" happ trackball that spins perfectly, but when I put the bezel panel over it the fit is so tight that it restricts the spinning of the trackball. Anyone else have this problem. I'd file down the bezel but I don't want to risk scratching the finish.

: : It sounds like you are tightening the plate down completely (too far). I would suggest using locking nuts and only tightening it enough so that your trackball spins smoothly.




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