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Beautiful playfield. I think they did a fantastic job with the art and color scheme on eatpm. The bright green for the crypt kicker/skull mountain lock, purple for the pops and a sorta sunburst for the center area. It’s colorful without being overly so, which I feel some recent Stern pins are guilty of. Venom, FF, GZ, TMNT, etc. Instead of a certain dominant color or colors, it seems Stern simply selects “all.” It does afford lots of options for powder coating tho! All 3 Elvira pins have very cool, very different art packages. I love the look of SS’s cabinet, and its unique 3D backbox. And 3 very good examples of 3 different eras - alpha numeric solid state, then mid-90’s dmd, then “modern” lcd with a very innovative haunted house mech. All cool games. Good luck w the new playfield!

Totally agree, I'm hoping to come across a decent state scared stiff that I could restore next to close out the set.

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#2253 76 days ago

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Joined the club today! Wish I could say it is staying but it’s only here so I can clean it up for my father in law. Until then I can have some fun with her!

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#2254 76 days ago

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Does anyone have the modesty decal for the backbox? Don't care if original or a remake.

Chris

#2255 76 days ago

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Quoted from SilverUnicorn:
Does anyone have the modesty decal for the backbox? Don't care if original or a remake.

I have one. I don’t think it has ever been remade.

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#2256 75 days ago

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Quoted from kyle5574:
I have one. I don’t think it has ever been remade.

Any interest in selling it?

Chris

#2257 73 days ago

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Quoted from SilverUnicorn:
Any interest in selling it?

Nope, sorry. They pop up for auction occasionally.

#2258 73 days ago

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If possible have it scanned, or send it on loan to someone who can so then it can be reproduced for the community! ... I don't personally want one but just an idea

#2259 73 days ago

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Pretty sure I have one left, I’ll look tomorrow.

#2260 72 days ago

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Quoted from SilverUnicorn:
Does anyone have the modesty decal for the backbox? Don't care if original or a remake.
Chris

Chris check with https://www.actionpinball.com/parts.php?item=PDG480 their page says they have them. Part of the backing came off of mine or I'd offer it up.

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#2261 72 days ago

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Quoted from Enchantress:
Chris check with https://www.actionpinball.com/parts.php?item=PDG480 their page says they have them. Part of the backing came off of mine or I'd offer it up.
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Those are both for Scared Stiff not EATPM.

#2262 72 days ago

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Quoted from Enchantress:
Chris check with https://www.actionpinball.com/parts.php?item=PDG480 their page says they have them. Part of the backing came off of mine or I'd offer it up.
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Thanks I'll check with them on that.

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Those are both for Scared Stiff not EATPM.

I did see that but hoping they are similar or might work on EATPM.

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#2263 66 days ago

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Can anyone advise if the boogie men assembly coils has a diode on it? My old one did not but the replacement I got does.

Chris

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#2264 66 days ago

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Quoted from SilverUnicorn:
Can anyone advise if the boogie men assembly coils has a diode on it? My old one did not but the replacement I got does.
Chris
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It does not have a diode.

#2265 66 days ago

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Not great, but I think it's a scan, not just a picture...

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#2266 66 days ago

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Quoted from SilverUnicorn:
Can anyone advise if the boogie men assembly coils has a diode on it? My old one did not but the replacement I got does.
Chris
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My replacement coil came with a diode and blew a transistor immediately, so you should remove it.

#2267 65 days ago

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Quoted from djblouw:
It does not have a diode.

Quoted from billsgto:
My replacement coil came with a diode and blew a transistor immediately, so you should remove it.

Thank you

#2268 65 days ago

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Quoted from JeffZee:
Not great, but I think it's a scan, not just a picture...
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I think I have some original ones, I’ll check when I get home

#2269 65 days ago

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Me again! Since this was blowing fuses, I need to insure the last person knew what they were doing.

In this photo, the two violet/yellow wires would go on the LEFT lug, is that correct?

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#2270 65 days ago

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Quoted from SilverUnicorn:
Me again! Since this was blowing fuses, I need to insure the last person knew what they were doing.
In this photo, the two violet/yellow wires would go on the LEFT lug, is that correct?[quoted image]

Doesn’t matter, since diodes are on the circuit boards.

But if you’re anal, put it on the same side as all the other coils.

On my machine it was the left side. But my coil was oriented different. I’d suggest swapping how yours is mounted, to get the lugs away from the coil stop.

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#2271 65 days ago

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Quoted from djblouw:
Doesn’t matter, since diodes are on the circuit boards.
But if you’re anal, put it on the same side as all the other coils.
On my machine it was the left side. But my coil was oriented different. I’d suggest swapping how yours is mounted, to get the lugs away from the coil stop.
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Thanks. I am still confused about the diodes / no diodes on the coils but that's a me problem.

This machine I bought because the playfield was pretty nice. I played it before I bought it. Played strong, but the boogie men didn't work. I was ok with that. But now it's blowing fuses and I'll have to dig into it to try to find out why. F7 blows now (the 50V AC fuse). This should be fun.

Chris

#2272 65 days ago

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Quoted from SilverUnicorn:
I am still confused about the diodes / no diodes on the coils but that's a me problem.

On this era of game (and WPC), the diodes for all coils, other than flippers, are located on the circuit boards.

So you can hook the power and ground to either lug on the coil, as the diode is on the other end of the wire (at the board).

Since flippers are double wound, they have to be handled differently.

#2273 65 days ago

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Quoted from djblouw:
On this era of game (and WPC), the diodes for all coils, other than flippers, are located on the circuit boards.
So you can hook the power and ground to either lug on the coil, as the diode is on the other end of the wire (at the board).
Since flippers are double wound, they have to be handled differently.

Thank you. Appreciate your help. Now to figure out the other gremlins.

Chris

#2274 65 days ago

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Quoted from SilverUnicorn:
But now it's blowing fuses and I'll have to dig into it to try to find out why. F7 blows now (the 50V AC fuse)

Input side is J8 on the aux power driver board, then goes to BR2 (bridge rectifier), then gets filtered in C1 & C2, and through F4, F5, F6, then output at J12.

If you unplug J12, does the fuse still blow? If so, start by checking BR2, then the capacitors.

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#2275 64 days ago

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Thank you.

All tested okay. I replaced the fuses, and connect the boogie men coil again. The machine seems to be back to normal now. Played about 20 games with no issues. I’m still not sure what happened but will keep an eye on it.

Started the topside tear down and that’s, well, not fun. So is there any way to remove the Monster Slide ramp? I hate when they run through the rear panel???!?!?

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#2276 64 days ago

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Quoted from SilverUnicorn:
Thank you.
All tested okay. I replaced the fuses, and connect the boogie men coil again. The machine seems to be back to normal now. Played about 20 games with no issues. I’m still not sure what happened but will keep an eye on it.
Started the topside tear down and that’s, well, not fun. So is there any way to remove the Monster Slide ramp? I hate when they run through the rear panel???!?!?
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I just did a top and bottom side tear down. The ramp is two separate ramps that butt together behind the panel and rest on a metal bracket. There is one screw that holds them there.
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#2277 64 days ago

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Quoted from ktuhde:
I just did a top and bottom side tear down. The ramp is two separate ramps that butt together behind the panel and rest on a metal bracket. There is one screw that holds them there.
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Awesome thank you! I had no idea it was 2 pieces. I feel silly now.

Thanks again!

Chris

#2278 64 days ago

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Quoted from SilverUnicorn:
Awesome thank you! I had no idea it was 2 pieces. I feel silly now.
Thanks again!
Chris

There are a couple of write ups on the teardown with ramp replacement and plastics, it is a tedious process to get to the ramps. I've documented it with some photos and there is a posted YouTube video (not mine) of the teardown with some helpful tips.

#2279 64 days ago

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http://www.jeffz.com/pinball/eatpm/repair/repair.html

Quoted from tiltmonster:
There are a couple of write ups on the teardown with ramp replacement and plastics, it is a tedious process to get to the ramps. I've documented it with some photos and there is a posted YouTube video (not mine) of the teardown with some helpful tips.

Thanks, I'll have to look for those. Some things they did just baffle me. I'm not new to tearing down machines but this one seems especially odd with some of the stuff they did.

Chris

#2280 64 days ago

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Some good info here

#2281 63 days ago

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Quoted from SilverUnicorn:
Thanks, I'll have to look for those. Some things they did just baffle me. I'm not new to tearing down machines but this one seems especially odd with some of the stuff they did.
Chris

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/elvira-and-the-party-monsters-club-monsterous/page/35#post-7249223

#2282 63 days ago

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http://www.jeff-z.com/pinball/eatpm/repair/repair.html

Quoted from Tablewicked:
Some good info here
http://www.jeffz.com/pinball/eatpm/repair/repair.html

That link doesn't work

Chris

#2283 63 days ago

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#2284 63 days ago

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Thanks to all here and the links shared, made significant progress today.

Can thank the group enough!

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#2285 62 days ago

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https://www.ministryofpinball.com/en/elvira-and-the-party-animals-playfield-decal-set.html

Does anyone have a source for these decals? I didn’t see them for sale at any of the usual places.

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#2286 62 days ago

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#2287 62 days ago

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Quoted from SilverUnicorn:
That link doesn't work
Chris

Sorry about that, not sure why it copied wrong. Good luck, this games is worth it

#2288 62 days ago

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Cleaning is well under way! I know Williams and Bally did this, but as someone who is looking for a Black Knight 2000 I was slightly saddened

Black Elvira? Elvira 2000? You decide!

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#2289 61 days ago

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Quoted from SilverUnicorn:
Cleaning is well under way! I know Williams and Bally did this, but as someone who is looking for a Black Knight 2000 I was slightly saddened
Black Elvira? Elvira 2000? You decide! [quoted image]

Recycling of left overs from previous runs at the cabinet maker....no games got slaughtered here

#2290 61 days ago

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Quoted from harig:
Recycling of left overs from previous runs at the cabinet maker....no games got slaughtered here

Oh I know that. Just found it funny. Most of my System 11 machines have something else in this spot as well, and my CarnEvil arcade game has cabinet wood in it from Cirqus Voltaire :O

It's actually a good use of scrap wood that would normally be tossed. At least I have Part of a Black Knight 2000. LOL

Chris

#2291 60 days ago

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My machine has almost the exact same design on that piece, never knew if it was intentional or a repair, glad to see it's how it left the factory.

#2292 57 days ago

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Starting to reassemble the resto/playfield swap. Glad I took a ton of photos when I took this thing apart.

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#2293 57 days ago

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Quoted from Top_Fuel_Friday:
Starting to reassemble the resto/playfield swap. Glad I took a ton of photos when I took this thing apart.
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Looking great! How was the CPR playfield? I don't have the gumption to do a playfield swap. I really admire those that can!

Chris

#2294 57 days ago

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Quoted from Top_Fuel_Friday:
Starting to reassemble the resto/playfield swap. Glad I took a ton of photos when I took this thing apart.
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Looking good, I just installed new ramps, plastics, and new ring kit. Man, I thought that was hard. You have me beat.

#2295 56 days ago

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Quoted from SilverUnicorn:
Looking great! How was the CPR playfield? I don't have the gumption to do a playfield swap. I really admire those that can!
Chris

Pretty happy with it, none of them are perfect, only a couple small imperfections that you won't really notice when playing. It's all in the prep on putting these things back together.

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Looking good, I just installed new ramps, plastics, and new ring kit. Man, I thought that was hard. You have me beat.

This is my second one, I did a full resto (new playfield/cabinet) on my getaway last year. Every screw hole on the top has to be ground (slightly) with a cone grinder attachment on my Dremel and then pre-drilled with a bit a size or two down. Super tedious and time consuming, and that's all before you get to the trouble shooting lol.

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#2296 46 days ago

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The plastic cover on my dead heads display (on the right side of the internal backboard) has yellowed. Anyone have a source on replacements? My plastic cover for the BBQ Dracula and Elvira pop overs still looks good but a slight tinge of yellow, though that piece seems to be unobtainum currently.

#2297 46 days ago

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Quoted from Top_Fuel_Friday:
The plastic cover on my dead heads display (on the right side of the internal backboard) has yellowed. Anyone have a source on replacements? My plastic cover for the BBQ Dracula and Elvira pop overs still looks good but a slight tinge of yellow, though that piece seems to be unobtainum currently.

Coffin cover can be found here:
https://starship-fantasy.com/ramps/Elvira-and-the-Party-Monsters-coffin-cover

#2298 46 days ago

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Thanks mumble5 Now just to find a new holographic sheet of the dead heads and plexiglass piece. Would appreciate any help on those anyone has.

#2299 42 days ago

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If you guys know the youtube channel of Joes classic video games or if you don't you do not know what you are missing. Check out his lastest video. Check what he is working on.

#2300 41 days ago

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