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Curious as to why you decided on a new PF instead of a hardtop? I will be doing something to my Taxi within the next year and am considering these two options.
Quoted from PantherCityPins:Curious as to why you decided on a new PF instead of a hardtop? I will be doing something to my Taxi within the next year and am considering these two options.
I feel a hardtop is a good option for a less valuable machine. If u dont want to strip the underside of pf, it's great.
If I take on a project machine, I'm doing everything I can to make it as good as it was when new.
And it's only a couple hundred dollar difference..
Cheektavegas, NY
Quoted from Jjsmooth:Flippers rebuilt. I switched these from compression spring to much better extension spring design.[quoted image]
What's required do this? I'd like to upgrade my Funhouse flippers one day.
Quoted from mollyspub:What's required do this? I'd like to upgrade my Funhouse flippers one day.
The only mod to your existing hardware is drilling a hole in the mounting bracket for the capacitor where the spring attaches. Otherwise I believe it's just a matter of buying the newer kit.
The only concern I had when I did it on my Pin*Bot was making sure the new hole didn't have super sharp edges. Was concerned about cutting through the spring with use.
Quoted from mollyspub:What's required do this? I'd like to upgrade my Funhouse flippers one day.
Simply getting the mechs of the updated parts. Coils stay the same.
Quoted from PantherCityPins:The only mod to your existing hardware is drilling a hole in the mounting bracket for the capacitor where the spring attaches. Otherwise I believe it's just a matter of buying the newer kit.
The only concern I had when I did it on my Pin*Bot was making sure the new hole didn't have super sharp edges. Was concerned about cutting through the spring with use.
You won’t have to worry about this if you just buy the complete mechs.
2 gallons of Greased Lightning degreaser. I keep it in a 5 gallon bucket just for harness/parts cleaning. Soak them overnight.
So on this one it looks like you left allot of the mechs and switches soldered. Then after the de grease are transferring them over as on unit
If that. Is correct, it seems like it would be a big time saver for most swaps.?
Curious if a downside to this bc it seems easier as well.
Thanks for posting this
Quoted from Jjsmooth:Refreshingly simple playfield, for a good playing game. Well designed.
Yes! Taxi is one of my favorite games because it is a simple table, yet very challenging to actually play it well. I got a Jokerz! a few months ago as my first table and have been tinkering with it learning the ropes of how to repair and diagnose things. I actually really like playing it because, while the rules are simple, there is a lot to do on the table to actually get a good score.
Looking forward to seeing your process of bringing this table back to its former goodness. Would love to find one to restore at some point.
Quoted from chuckwurt:Simply getting the mechs of the updated parts. Coils stay the same.
Is there a parts listing somewhere ? Don't want to forget anything. Thanks!
Quoted from mollyspub:Is there a parts listing somewhere ? Don't want to forget anything. Thanks!
Easiest to get the full mech from pinball life.
But if you wanted to try and use the current bracket just get the rebuild kit that has the extension springs.
Quoted from mollyspub:Is there a parts listing somewhere ? Don't want to forget anything. Thanks!
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/vids-guide-to-upgradingrebuilding-flippers#post-284661
Quoted from Jjsmooth:Filling in the topside of pf. I got all new ramps from Starship, incl the blue proto color. Awesome that he makes these available, I always thought the red looked out of place.[quoted image]
FWIW, I like how the blue blends in also.....
Quoted from topkat:So on this one it looks like you left allot of the mechs and switches soldered. Then after the de grease are transferring them over as on unit
If that. Is correct, it seems like it would be a big time saver for most swaps.?
Curious if a downside to this bc it seems easier as well.
Thanks for posting this
This was the first time doing this way, and this is how I will do from now on. Before, I used an ultrasonic cleaner, which is limited on space.
Not anymore.
Jjsmooth, if you don’t mind me asking, do you know how many blue plastic posts this game uses by chance? Mine are all hideously faded, and I’m planning a similar restore soon. It would be nice to order new ones before I tear down the playfield to count them.
Quoted from bssbllr:I wanna play that thing.
Come to Pincinnati 2020. I'll bring it.
Quoted from Jjsmooth:Come to Pincinnati 2020. I'll bring it.
Thanks for the invite I will let you know. 
These are 2 of those washers. One on left cleaned with degreaser and brush. One one right lightly polished under wire wheel.
Makes all the difference.
There is also another of these washers under the spring clip. I omit that one to lessen spring pressure, and get quick dropping targets.
15774895182581229297759 (resized).jpgQuoted from topkat:That playfield
Looks so nice. I love that era of art
Great watching this
Me too. It's great seeing this old machine back in its original shape/colors. Such a good looking game. 99% of Taxis look tired, so we tend to forget how beautiful they were. Seeing Phoebe's made me look to find one.
And Mircos playfield sealed the deal.
How’s the quality on the playfield? Did you have to do any drilling or correction to the dimples and such?
Quoted from PantherCityPins:How’s the quality on the playfield? Did you have to do any drilling or correction to the dimples and such?
This is probably the 6th Mirco pf I've used. 99% of holes/dimples have been spot on.
Finish quality top notch, on par with Buthamburg, in my opinion.
Quoted from Jenniebear:Did you soak your micro switches? How do you get the water out?
I do leave them on when soaking. There is nothing but a copper leaf switch inside, so nothing to hurt. What little water enters is gone by the time I hang and blow with compressed air.
I was always nervous about leaving them on, until I saw someone take one apart.
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