X56 throttle moving from its own weight

[malcheus]

So.... I already replaced my X56 stick, because the washer plate was sticking, and today I noticed a problem with the throttle.

 

When the right throttle (the one with the most buttons) is moved forward past the center point, it doesn't stay put. instead it moves by it's own weight towards maximum forward position.

The left throttle is fine when moved separately, presumably because it's lighter.

 

When they are stuck together, they also move forward.

Very annoying when trying to keep speed.

It even happens when the friction is at maximum.

Did anyone else encounter this issue and manage to fix it?

[Devrim]

Yes I did. I think I wrote this problem in a thread, but I couldn't find it.

 

Yes, the throttle moves forward because of its weight. That's why I put something under the front part of the throttle to make an angle to prevent from this. It worked a little...

[Mouse_99]

Kind of late response, but I am hoping your throttle tension knob is working , you can adjust the tension there, I have heard complaints it doesn't work. I have the opposite problem, mine are too stiff, but the knob doesn't seem to work.

[Ickx]

Same thing for me. Quite annoying that the throttle move by its own and at the same time is sticky and has high resistance to moving unless jerked backwards and forward to warm up the lube.

[creature]

My simple quick fix for the X-56 right throttle moving on its own was to cut a standard business card so the width would snugly fit between and under both sides of the RIGHT throttle track. The length would just about be as long as the front right throttle graph at idle and short enough to fit under the forward lip of the track. Push the right throttle forward and let the card slide into the housing. The throttle stop will prevent the card from sliding all the way under neath. This created just enough friction to stop the right throttle from moving on its own. Hope this helps