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Never unload a ball nut (ball screw), if so do not rip out your hairs

Discussion in 'DIY peripherals' started by Pit, Sep 21, 2018.

  1. Pit

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    I did it and I thought I am lost - until I drunk a beer and tried to calm down ;) And yes, I got it. However, if anyone is running into the same issue, do not give up - you will find a lot of information on youtube, f.eg. here:

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    Nice, i tried that also, drunk too much beer and lost some balls ...
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    o my god I had the same issue and it take some time and a massive amount of patience to put I back together again the joke is it happen about 3 time, I also lost some ball so I had to order some off net to replays the ones I lost so I do have spear now lol and hope I never have to use them any time soon!
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    Hmmm, I find the opposite is also true. That being you'll rip out your hair if you never unload a ball nut. :D

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    BlazinH, Sep 22, 2018
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    Good point. Let me say after I did it I wouldn't miss the experience, how it works and how it could be optimized. Obviously there are many "ball nut tuner" somewhere out there.
    Pit, Sep 22, 2018
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