_Wilson_™ 6,558 Posted March 16, 2021 i have to do that with mine to, i think it's just the nature of the the detent ball switch, i don't think there's a really easy way to lube that switch, without taking it apart, now i did mine, i used bel-ray water proof grease. i wished i had taken pics. getting those detent balls back in place isn't a fun job, i had to use a magnetic pen. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeepwm69 7,581 Posted March 16, 2021 This one was new, and probably doesn't have 25 miles on it since it was installed. I was worried I might not have it adjusted correctly, but if it's not always a smooth, easy click I'll leave it alone as long as it's working. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 20,145 Posted March 16, 2021 1 hour ago, jeepwm69 said: This one was new, and probably doesn't have 25 miles on it since it was installed. I was worried I might not have it adjusted correctly, but if it's not always a smooth, easy click I'll leave it alone as long as it's working. I would say you need some adjustment , it works smooth as silk when it is oiled and greased up and adjusted properly , I know it took me a while to get on the right track with adjusting the cable , I was making them too tight and was having to pull hard at the end of the stroke to get the detent to grab ---- over the years there were at least 3 different control knobs , all just a little different , I got some pics of them taken part and next to one another , some had two detent balls , some have one ball , the new kits upgrade to the latest and greatest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeepwm69 7,581 Posted March 16, 2021 14 minutes ago, Fishfiles said: I was making them too tight and was having to pull hard at the end of the stroke to get the detent to grab ---- That's pretty much what I'm having to do. So I should loosen the cable a hair? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheeler 2,524 Posted March 16, 2021 @_Wilson_™ I’ve never had issue with the ball bearings. Pop rite in for me.. ha be to line the knob up... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 6,558 Posted March 16, 2021 should have just a tad bit of play at the knob when it's engaged. mine has about an 1/8 inch of free play mine just a spring issue, wheeler, i added an aftermarket stainless spring, so that's where my issue is, before that yes they popped right in, i just had recall taking it all part to put the spring in, and then putting those dang detent balls back in. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 20,145 Posted March 16, 2021 1 hour ago, jeepwm69 said: That's pretty much what I'm having to do. So I should loosen the cable a hair? Try loosening up a bit , it will snap in easier 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 6,558 Posted March 16, 2021 i also spin the Knob to rotate the detent balls which helps spread the lube, the issue i had was, when i got (new) the cable and switch were out out adjustment, being it was my 1st 424, i had to figure the issue out, there are no videos or info that i know of about taking that switch apart. routing of the cable could also be an issue your having. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 6,558 Posted March 16, 2021 i did find a video, not to descriptive on the switch. but shows the switch parts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheeler 2,524 Posted January 13, 2022 Well here we are a year later. My new plans for the ole girl this year as follows.. -replace all fluids -replace front headlight grill -move cargo box to the front rack from the back & add gun vise -reupholster the rear seat on the 2up seat & install on rear obviously. -consider swapping out Executioners for something like a BigHorn 2.0 -set valves. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites