MYA Saray I got for free!

[hookahphxsmoker]

So after recently getting a Stargate to
replace my cheapie old hookah that got broken by a friend, another
friend gave me his old MYA that we have a lot of history with.  He
had taken poor care the use of vinegar got it shiny and new
looking.  The acrylic base had worn out, which was the main reason
they quit using it, and the hose could be replaced.
  I called MYA today and got a new acrylic base for 10
bucks and a new hose for 7.  Hell of a deal in my book. 
Basically a new MYA Saray for 17 bucks.
  One question, the ball seems stuck and my friend
said it is supposed to be, but I'm not sure.  Do I need to knock
the ball loose or replace it with a new one?  If so, explain how.
thank
phx

[yashman19]

I've never had experience with Mya hookahs, but I figure the ball
bearing should be the same for every hookah. Its not going to effect
your smoking experience if you cannot get the ball out, but you won't
be able to clear the chamber. Not a big deal, but its a nice feature.

Try lubing it up with something and then prying it out somehow. If its
rusted away, just buy a new one, they can't be more than 10cents at
your local hardware store.

[mushrat]

stuck ball huh? Hate it when that happens.
Here's a topic we had a while back about getting your ball unstuck...
[url="http://www.hookahforum.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1260&KW=ball"] [url="http://www.hookahforum.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1260&am"]http://www.hookahforum.com/forum/forum_pos...asp?TID=1260&am[/url][/url] p;KW=ball

[hookahphxsmoker]

Thanks guys!  Yah, I sure do hate it when my balls are all rusty and stuck.