Mouse_99 Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 I got a new X-56 and I like it, it's real smooth but one thing. The throttle levers are a bit stiff, I spun the knob all the way and it doesn't seem to make a difference, any suggestion? I have a hard time controlling speed in a dog fight. It's smooth but stiff, maybe I should take it apart and clean off the grease or something, anyone do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marknie Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Remove all that grease. It will be alot better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitness88 Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 I got a new X-56 and I like it, it's real smooth but one thing. The throttle levers are a bit stiff, I spun the knob all the way and it doesn't seem to make a difference, any suggestion? I have a hard time controlling speed in a dog fight. It's smooth but stiff, maybe I should take it apart and clean off the grease or something, anyone do that? It definitely loosens giving very smooth action...prior to use initially give the throttles several full range movements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant0ine Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 I would remove the old grease and replace it with Nyogel 767A. That's we've done on my Dad's X56 throttle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symowallo Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 Since opening mine up to repair it and getting rid of some of the grease, I've found it to be much better. I didn't get rid of all of it, just some of the excess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eracer1111 Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 Since opening mine up to repair it and getting rid of some of the grease, I've found it to be much better. I didn't get rid of all of it, just some of the excess. That's what I did. I can't even imagine trying to get all the grease off. I think it's the most viscous substance in the known universe. Wanna slow down the passage of time? Introduce it to that grease. I tried alcohol, and that didn't touch it. I did find that Dawn dishwashing liquid worked so-so. I wan't going going to try anything else (acetone, mineral spirits, MEK, etc.) for fear of damaging the plastic. Lots of paper towels ended up being the only way I could get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzz1955 Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 Be careful i just did it with my x-55 and the throttle about half of the cmd are not working anymore. Any ideas Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symowallo Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 That's what I did. I can't even imagine trying to get all the grease off. I think it's the most viscous substance in the known universe. Wanna slow down the passage of time? Introduce it to that grease. I tried alcohol, and that didn't touch it. I did find that Dawn dishwashing liquid worked so-so. I wan't going going to try anything else (acetone, mineral spirits, MEK, etc.) for fear of damaging the plastic. Lots of paper towels ended up being the only way I could get it. It’s disgusting stuff. Only reason I got rid of some grease is because it basically came off on the bench when it was upside down as I was fixing the internals. You’re absolutely right in not using anything harsh on the plastic. I was going to use Teflon grease but decided to just leave the rest of it intact. Seems to be a bit better than when I started so that’s good. My tension knob is busted so this was really the only option for me anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symowallo Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Be careful i just did it with my x-55 and the throttle about half of the cmd are not working anymore. Any ideas Thanks Sounds like you need to open it up and check to see whether you bumped some of the wire harnesses; that’s the only reason I can think of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzz1955 Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 I will do that but for now i reinstall my X-65 and i like it better, the only thing he is not good whith helos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheatio Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 You can get Nyogel 767A in 1g tubs on eBay at the moment: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/164344507091 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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