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after I get the backbox mostly done, I will focus on the braiding next.
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Quoted from Shredder565:oops, crud ...
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There are 8 pieces to the light board attachment system.
When installing the light board lower hinge pin.
Its common to add 2 or 4 washers over the pin to get its height correct.
You are also going to need the parts on the right side:
insert Latch
2 insert stops
lower insert guide and support
Here are some pics
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Did you secure the speaker panel with these clips:
https://www.marcospecialties.com/control/keywordsearch?SEARCH_STRING=01-8535
If not, you need them.
Nope. will add them to the next buy.
Can I attach the playfield level brackets onto the playfield with it on the Rotis? or are the Rotis brackets in the way of placement?
Quoted from Shredder565:Nope. will add them to the next buy.
Can I attach the playfield level brackets onto the playfield with it on the Rotis? or are the Rotis brackets in the way of placement?
To place the playfield in the lower cabinet all you need are the left and right rear playfield holder brackets:
https://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/01-8726-L-1
And the 2 front playfield hangers:
https://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/01-11401
the rear hangers go over the pivots.
The front hangers go into the slots on the lockdown bar reciever:
https://www.pinballlife.com/williamsbally-lockdown-bar-lever-guide-receiver-assembly-wpcwpc-95.html
Use caution to not scratch or gouge any side art that may have been applied to the cabinet.
Cover with heavy construction paper or side art protectors.
https://www.pinballlife.com/interior-cabinet-protector-blade-set.html
So, it just kind of rests on these items? nothing physically attaches to the playfield itself?
I just want to say, thank you to this community for putting up with me for the past 12 months. I blindly went into this project for the love of pinball, and the challenge of a project I was pretty sure I could bring to fruition...and the need to keep busy in a rather dull life... all for the love of pinball..especially this particular game itself. And without ever seeing the inside of a machine in person, I appreciate everyone putting up with some of the most basic questions that re second nature to everyone else. made this project fun 
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I hope to have it finished this time next year. and will do a big video on it's first power up .
Edmonton, AB
Quoted from Shredder565:I just want to say, thank you to this community for putting up with me for the past 12 months.
Everyone is hoping it gets done!
12 months already?
40655182974c0002be958d2d237ebadc6849fa04.gif (resized).pngQuoted from transprtr4u:Everyone is hoping it gets done!
12 months already?[quoted image]
almost!
#1 11 months ago
Quoted from Shredder565:So, it just kind of rests on these items? nothing physically attaches to the playfield itself?
Some of those parts are most definitely physically attached to the playfield! Namely the front and rear hanger brackets. Those get screwed/bolted to the playfield. But once those are in place, it's a quick-release system without any more fasteners involved. You just drop the rear brackets onto the pivot nuts in back and lower the front hangers onto the lockbar in front - there's nothing more to attach at that point. The geometry of this system of brackets is cleverly designed to lock the playfield in place, except for the one special case where you tilt it up and lift it straight up out of the cabinet. In all other cases, it's basically locked into the cabinet and can't go anywhere, because of the way the openings in the brackets align with each other (and with gravity).
one of my back box hinge parts arrived. when the rest show up, I'll try and delve into figuring this out .
they cancelled my grill order cause they only had one left heh.
Quoted from mjr:Some of those parts are most definitely physically attached to the playfield! Namely the front and rear hanger brackets. Those get screwed/bolted to the playfield. But once those are in place, it's a quick-release system without any more fasteners involved. You just drop the rear brackets onto the pivot nuts in back and lower the front hangers onto the lockbar in front - there's nothing more to attach at that point. The geometry of this system of brackets is cleverly designed to lock the playfield in place, except for the one special case where you tilt it up and lift it straight up out of the cabinet. In all other cases, it's basically locked into the cabinet and can't go anywhere, because of the way the openings in the brackets align with each other (and with gravity).
So, as I understand it, once these two parts attach to the playfield, they will pretty much go in like this? only straighter ?
126447921_10158524389385211_2372549927806238285_n (resized).jpg126833998_10158524389405211_6810506637828005753_n (resized).jpgQuoted from Shredder565:So, as I understand it, once these two parts attach to the playfield, they will pretty much go in like this? only straighter ?[quoted image][quoted image]
Yep.
There are bolt holes in the playfield for those front ones.
A combination of t-nuts snd playfield screws for the rear holders.
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Quoted from Shredder565:So, as I understand it, once these two parts attach to the playfield, they will pretty much go in like this? only straighter ?[quoted image][quoted image]
Don't forget to connect ground braid under every metal part (where the electric shock is a risk), like siderails screw, power box, lockdown receiver, shooter, transformer leg, leg bolt plate, coin door, etc.
You can find examples in HEP thread:
http://christopherhutchins.com/gallery/album411/46_G?full=1
all parts here...On Friday, I will see about getting things installed.
I can at least attach the 'back' end of the playfield partts. the grips are in the way on the front end of the playfield, and I should be able to get the back box stuff installed easy enough..
it'll be nice to get the electronic boards up 
Quoted from Shredder565:it'll be nice to get the electronic boards up
And the ground braid...
Quoted from pinballinreno:And the ground braid...
still have to get that. I have it bookmarked on here for the last month and havn't gotten around to it yet.
Quoted from Shredder565:still have to get that. I have it bookmarked on here for the last month and havn't gotten around to it yet.
I find it easiest to finish the lower cabinet first, completely, then tackle the backbox/head.
Quoted from Shredder565:wrong screws, I know, but they are in. I am tempted to try and test fit it on monday with some help.[quoted image]
Cover the side art of the cabinet while installing.
There is only 1/4" of clearance of 1/8" on either side.
Its easy to get it jammed and scratch the upper walls.
Also do you have the back panel board for the playfield?
It should be installed the check its fit and see if it scrapes the sides and if its level with the beveled upper rear cross piece of the cabinet when you rotate the playfield on its pivots.
nope, no back panel board for the playfield.
I noticed the lack of clearance. I tried to do it myself, and soon realised this was a DISASTER in the making, so decided to wait for help monday.
Ordered a ground braid from here for $18's. And ordering the rivets needed... refund check finally arrived from the feds.
1 x Master Rivet Kit$30.00 USD
Subtotal$30.00 USD
Shipping$17.00 USD
Total$47.00 US
Quoted from Shredder565:nope, no back panel board for the playfield.
I noticed the lack of clearance. I tried to do it myself, and soon realised this was a DISASTER in the making, so decided to wait for help monday.
Ordered a ground braid from here for $18's. And ordering the rivets needed... refund check finally arrived from the feds.
1 x Master Rivet Kit$30.00 USD
Subtotal$30.00 USD
Shipping$17.00 USD
Total$47.00 US
The playfield will get installed and pulled several times to get it to fit right.
I use these a lot to protect my sideart and side mirrors:
https://www.pinballlife.com/interior-cabinet-protector-blade-set.html
I think you can get a playfield back panel from Taylor Reese at Reese rails.
He has a template for it.
Other than that someone might be able to pull the dimensions for you to make one up.
Its just a little beveled piece of plywood.
Quoted from Shredder565:well, I got to enjoy it in for a few minutes at least, but as you can see, there is a problem .It fits in fine, but doesn't reach the latching section.[quoted image][quoted image]
Rear pivot bolts in wrong place?
Quoted from fiberdude120:pivot bolts should by aprox 14 3/4 from back of cabinet.
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I always measure from the front of the cabinet.
It hangs from the front, not the rear.
Quoted from Shredder565:well, I got to enjoy it in for a few minutes at least, but as you can see, there is a problem .It fits in fine, but doesn't reach the latching section.[quoted image][quoted image]
All is not lost.
Measure from the front of the cabinet now that you have a reference.
Drill a new set of holes.
Fill the hole with a cover of something silimlar, it wil look just fine:
https://www.amazon.com/0-375-Flush-Mount-Black-Plastic/dp/B00PF0L6KI
Check the fit with the back panel installed. Insure that it doesnt scrape the sides when pivoting.
Quoted from pinballinreno:I always measure from the front of the cabinet.
It hangs front the front, not the rear.All is not lost.
Measure from the front of the cabinet now that you have a reference.
Drill a new set of holes.
Fill the hole with a cover of something silimlar, it wil look just fine:
amazon.com link »
If I have too....but only as a last resort. I 'm still hoping something a little simpler will work .
Quoted from Shredder565:If I have too....but only as a last resort. I 'm still hoping something a little simpler will work .
Its unlikely that the playfield holders are incorrectly placed. They are dual t-nutted and inset for the t-nuts. You can certainly check this.
Very many of these playfields have been installed and that has not been an issue.
But it does look like you have the left and right holders reversed.
I just noticed that it looks like you have the holders reversed. This would make then off by quite a bit.
The angled cut of the holder should face the rear of the playfield.
The way these are installed you cant stand the playfield up in the holder, it would slip out.
Check my photos for reference, look at photo number 4.
Quoted from pinballinreno:I just noticed that it looks like you have the holders reversed. This would make then off by quite a bit.
Check my photos for reference
Is that so?
Quoted from fiberdude120:Hard to tell from the picture but are your brackets on the correct sides of the playfield?
Quoted from pinballinreno:I just noticed that it looks like you have the holders reversed. This would make then off by quite a bit.
Check my photos for reference
Quoted from fiberdude120:Is that so?
You called it right, the holders are reversed.
post #1579 shows the holder slot facing up. It would be impossible to stand the playfield on the pivot.
The angled cut of the holder should face the rear of the playfield and be behind the bookcase circle/cutout.
Quoted from pinballinreno:post #1579 shows the holder slot facing up. It would be impossible to stand the playfield on the pivot.
The angled cut of the holder should face the rear of the playfield.
Thats what I am getting at in post #1581
Quoted from Shredder565:does that help any?
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You have the holders reversed, its on the wrong side and the slot of the holder has to face down.
Quoted from pinballinreno:You have the holders reversed, its on the wrong side and the slot of the holder has to face down.
see, I was hoping it would be a simpler solution . I'll fix it after lunch .
Quoted from Shredder565:see, I was hoping it would be a simpler solution . I'll fix it after lunch .
LOL, I can see why you had trouble installing it.
Quoted from fiberdude120:Fixing pinball one screw at a time.
one screw-up at a time? lol, thats my super power lol.
Quoted from fiberdude120:Fixing pinball one screw at a time.
one screw up and one screw ball .
I know this is your project but we are all going to take credit when you fire this up for your first game. LOL
Quoted from fiberdude120:I know this is your project but we are all going to take credit when you fire this up for your first game. LOL
as well if should be .
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