6 hours ago, Ray Proudfoot said:

I've collected my WD40 Dry PTFE and applied it to the shaft. Very pleased to report it now moves much more freely.

If I push it all the way forwards and release it moves back then forward then back and then forward before stopping.

Much better than before!

Good to hear!

Hi guys, am patiently waiting for my yoke dispatched email. Do I apply the WD40 when I get the yoke or do I wait until the shaft starts to feels friction? Thanks in advance.

John

2 hours ago, johnbla said:

Hi guys, am patiently waiting for my yoke dispatched email. Do I apply the WD40 when I get the yoke or do I wait until the shaft starts to feels friction? Thanks in advance.

John

I would say you should definitely wait until the dry WD-40 spray is needed. Chris has said they apply the spray when the yoke is built, so it should not need more for a while. Eventually, if  you compare your yoke's movement to the movement of the yoke in the short video Chris made and you feel your yoke is not responding as it should, then a shot of spray seems reasonable. Like just about everything mechanical, periodic maintenance is to be expected.

Al

Tks Al.

Just dropping in here to say I have just received my FulcrumSim yoke yesterday and am absolutely blown away with it! It is beyond what I had expected. A wonderful piece of kit. Thank you Chris. 

I have found one downside. I fluctuate (they can't touch you for it) between the yoke and the Warthog. Got to have the correct controller eh? The Fulcrum is heavy! That's the best I can do in the criticism stakes.

On 11/11/2021 at 6:55 AM, ark said:

if  you compare your yoke's movement to the movement of the yoke in the short video Chris made and you feel your yoke is not responding as it should, then a shot of spray seems reasonable.

Al

Where could we watch this video? Is it still online?

Edited November 23, 20214 yr by Pilot2PC

9 minutes ago, Pilot2PC said:

Where could we watch this video? Is it still online?

It is in the last post on page 3 here in this thread  https://www.avsim.com/forums/topic/607311-yoke-force-deadzone/page/3/ 

Chris said he would move it to the first post in this thread but I guess he hasn't done that yet.

Al

 

35 minutes ago, ark said:

It is in the last post on page 3 here in this thread  https://www.avsim.com/forums/topic/607311-yoke-force-deadzone/page/3/ 

Chris said he would move it to the first post in this thread but I guess he hasn't done that yet.

Al

 

Moved to the top of this thread as asked. Thanks guys.

I finally got the Dry TFE lube and applied it to around 10mm either side of the entry point of the shaft into the body of the yoke before moving the shaft in and out several times to spread the lube onto the  bushing. I'm happy to report that I have gone from 3 rebounds from full extension (in/out/in or vice versa) to five, returning the yoke's movement to 'factory settings' and matching Chris's video in the OP. 👍

Edit: The stiction I was also experiencing when pushing or pulling on the yoke has also gone.

Edited December 13, 20214 yr by 109Sqn

20 hours ago, 109Sqn said:

I finally got the Dry TFE lube and applied it to around 10mm either side of the entry point of the shaft into the body of the yoke before moving the shaft in and out several times to spread the lube onto the  bushing. I'm happy to report that I have gone from 3 rebounds from full extension (in/out/in or vice versa) to five, returning the yoke's movement to 'factory settings' and matching Chris's video in the OP. 👍

Edit: The stiction I was also experiencing when pushing or pulling on the yoke has also gone.

Excellent news, thanks for persevering with it.

Chris

On 11/11/2021 at 10:09 PM, Ron Attwood said:

I fluctuate

Did you see the Doctor regarding this issue Ron?

Edited January 20, 20224 yr by davenicoll
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Will this help with the hat switch sticking? Mine has been sticking ever since I got it ages ago. Many thanks.

6 hours ago, johnbla said:

Will this help with the hat switch sticking? Mine has been sticking ever since I got it ages ago. Many thanks.

Hi John, can you explain where it is sticking? Also contact us via email directly [email protected] if you want.

In order to reduce the amount of drag wouldn’t a trio of bearings to guide the shaft through the body be a better option? 
i have noticed on my unit that if I take weight of the yoke body the shaft lifts a mm or two and when fully central it allows a much more free movement. 
 

a trio of bearings as a shaft guide attached to the front casing would reduce the friction on the bushing.