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1970 Bally Trail Drive broken 20 pin plug.

By ArgosySK

7 years ago



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#1 7 years ago

Working on my 2nd EM Pin (my 1st Project machine pick up from a private sale).
I had everything working expect I had a flickering "V" light. I pulled the play field out to work on the "V" Trip relay.
I notice one of the female connector was raised a little. Pushed it down and it broke off. (Swear, curse, curse).

I know bally jones plugs are touchy.

Has anyone repaired/replaced on of these. If replacing, where can I find a part. Pictures would be nice. Part numbers and a store would be better.

Grr. another one broke when I removed the plug to take a picture.

Good news is the "V" doesn't flicker anymore.

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#2 7 years ago
Quoted from ArgosySK:

If replacing, where can I find a part.

Search Pinball Jones plug on e-bay or try asking in this thread-

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/the-em-seeking-parts-thread

#3 7 years ago
Quoted from o-din:

Search Pinball Jones plug on e-bay or try asking in this thread-

Or E-Bay if it doesnt pan out.
Just typed in > pinball jones plugs < and a bunch of Bally jones for sale.

#4 7 years ago

Thanks. I was hoping for a "macGyver" repair.
If I should replace it, should I go with a William plug instead. (I heard they were made better).

#5 7 years ago
Quoted from ArgosySK:

go with a William plug

Williams or Gottlieb are more durable.

#6 7 years ago

you cud also use a single molex connector, and just bypass that pin on the plug.

#7 7 years ago

Since is was replace vs repair. I took a shot and soldered the broken tabs back on.
1. A thin bead of solder on edge where it broke
2. press the tab back on while heating the top of the tab with the soldering iron. (Held tab with needle nose pliers).

They appear to be holding OK and no loose connections.

If they break again I will replace them.

#8 7 years ago
Quoted from Pin-it:

Williams or Gottlieb are more durable.

Agreed, although Gottlieb plugs > Williams plugs > Bally plugs, in my opinion.

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