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Broken score reel release tab - Gottlieb Target Alpha

By jaybird5619

6 years ago


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#1 6 years ago

Anybody have a fix for a broken score reel release tab used in mid-70's Gottlieb machines? Can they be replaced? The plastic guide seems to be riveted to the metal bracket.

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#2 6 years ago

replace the guide with a doner... I have #2 nut and bolt hardware I use over trying to re-revet the guide inplace.

#3 6 years ago

PBR has the plastic. Its not that hard to rivet it if you have the right tool.

#4 6 years ago

Or you can rig a paper clip to keep it in place. Works fine on my Aquarius.

#5 6 years ago

Thanks, everyone. being the lazy cheapskate I am, I think I'll start with the paperclip!

#6 6 years ago
Quoted from currieddog:

Or you can rig a paper clip to keep it in place. Works fine on my Aquarius.

Hi currieddog , maybe jaybird5619 could use a picture

#7 6 years ago
Quoted from HowardR:

Hi currieddog , maybe jaybird5619 could use a picture

I opened up the paper clip so it still has two loops and put one on a safe part of the reel and the other on a wire bundle wrap. I had initially tried to drill a hole so I could use a cotter pin, ala early 60s, but the area is too small to really get it right.

#8 6 years ago
Quoted from currieddog:

I opened up the paper clip so it still has two loops and put one on a safe part of the reel and the other on a wire bundle wrap. I had initially tried to drill a hole so I could use a cotter pin, ala early 60s, but the area is too small to really get it right.

If you're saying you're using part of the wiring bundle to hold a mechanical part stable, I recommend against that, sorry.

#9 6 years ago

For that "extra touch of quality".

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#10 6 years ago
Quoted from HowardR:

If you're saying you're using part of the wiring bundle to hold a mechanical part stable, I recommend against that, sorry.

The rack holds it; the paper clip just keeps it from sliding.

#11 6 years ago

replace the piece, not that hard...especially using nut and bolt hardware. I'd even mail you a set of three for the job as well as the tabbed guide

#12 6 years ago

pinhead52 -- I'll take you up on your offer - and be happy to pay what they're worth. I'm a rookie here ... is there a way for me to privately give you my address?

#13 6 years ago

To send a private message, click on "1" then "2"

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To receive a private message, at the top right of the screen next to your name there's a number. I sent you a private message so the number should be a bouncing "1".

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#14 6 years ago

And you'll have a private message "PM" from me too.

#15 6 years ago
Quoted from pinhead52:

And you'll have a private message "PM" from me too.

Which you can reply to.

#16 6 years ago

Here's my kit, took me 1 minute to drill out the guide. 1 guide, and qty 4 nut/washer/bolt pieces (in case you loose one)

(A perfectionist would use a drop of blue locktite on the screw threads)

Ken

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#17 6 years ago

PBR sells the plastic part? I have a Jet Spin with a decent number if these broken off.

Quoted from pinhead52:

Here's my kit, took me 1 minute to drill out the guide. 1 guide, and qty 4 nut/washer/bolt pieces (in case you loose one)
(A perfectionist would use a drop of blue locktite on the screw threads)
Ken

#18 6 years ago
Quoted from ejacques:

PBR sells the plastic part? I have a Jet Spin with a decent number if these broken off.

I dont beleive so (you could ask Steve thou..), I just troll ebay and pick up a surplus cage every once in a while.

Here's one now for $25 etc

ebay.com link: 66502

#19 6 years ago

Awesome...thanks! I'll keep my eyes open at the Allentown fleamarket too.

Quoted from pinhead52:

I dont beleive so (you could ask Steve thou..), I just troll ebay and pick up a surplus cage every once in a while.
Here's on now for $25 etc
ebay.com link

#20 6 years ago

Do you know where it is on their site or what the part number is?

Quoted from Billc479:

PBR has the plastic. Its not that hard to rivet it if you have the right tool.

#21 6 years ago

C-10808 Lock Slide is the part number and description but I don't believe PBR has these either.

#22 6 years ago
Quoted from MikeO:

C-10808 Lock Slide is the part number and description but I don't believe PBR has these either.

My freebie guide says B-10808, so there! (you can see it in the above pic)

#23 6 years ago

I got several from PBR a few years ago, and I haven't run out of them to try and reorder. Like Pinhead52 said, call Steve and ask.

#24 6 years ago
Quoted from jaybird5619:

pinhead52 -- I'll take you up on your offer - and be happy to pay what they're worth. I'm a rookie here ... is there a way for me to privately give you my address?

my email... kheadache at gmail.com

#25 6 years ago

Awesome....thanks :> Knew I should have looked closer

Quoted from pinhead52:

My freebie guide says B-10808, so there! (you can see it in the above pic)

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