Re: tempest brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

I also never experienced a smooth bearing in a Tempest until I rebuilt
mine. Those bearings certainly were not up to the task. Atari didn't do
a very good job testing them during the design and prototype stage.

On 6/19/2013 5:50 PM, Chuck wrote:
> I know if they are worn out they need replaced, but it wouldn't be a Tempest without the brrrrrr sounds! LOL
> I don't ever remember playing one without it even back in the day.
>
> Chuck
>
>
> On Jun 19, 2013, at 5:33 PM, Ken Sumrall wrote:
>
>> Chumblespuzz used to make an oil-impregnated brass bushing replacement.
>> I installed them on my Tempest 20 or so years ago, and it's been working
>> great ever since. Unfortunately, he no longer sells them. I've been
>> meaning to take mine out of my game, measure it, and have some more made,
>> as I have four friends with Tempest machines that would like them.
>>
>> That being said, the stock bushing works great if lubricated with the
>> lube recommended by Atari, Nyogel 779. You need to relube them every
>> once in a while.
>>
>> ___
>> Ken
>>
>>
>> On 06/14/2013 10:35 AM, John Robertson wrote:
>>> On 06/14/2013 9:22 AM, Jordan B wrote:
>>>> I have used the Arcadeshop bushing. Got rid of the brrr for a few years now.
>>>> I would check the local hardware store first, if you have a good one. Its a
>>>> simple generic part.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Jordan B
>>> These bushings are called "Nyliners" and are carried in a lot of places - larger
>>> general hardware stores probably have them, and possibly plumbing supply houses.
>>>
>>> John :-#)#
>>>>
>>>> On Fri, Jun 14, 2013 at 5:44 AM, Christopher X. Candreva <chris@westnet.com
>>>> <mailto:chris@westnet.com>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> My local hardwares stores all sell plastic, nylon, and bronze bushings too.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Kevin Moore <talon.k@gmail.com <mailto:talon.k@gmail.com>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> http://www.arcadeadventures.com/tempest-spinner-plastic-bushings-new/
>>>> http://www.arcadeshop.com/parts.htm
>>>>
>>>> On Jun 14, 2013 1:52 AM, "matt" <galaga@slingshot.co.nz
>>>> <mailto:galaga@slingshot.co.nz>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> dose any one know there to get new/nos bush's for tempest spinner
>>>> at a good price (I don't need gold ones :P )
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