I think Bally/Stern are supposed to use 9/16 throughout, but williams and gottlieb used 5/8 for the legs.
I believe that Bally, prior to merging with Williams in ~1989 used 9/16 while Williams always used 5/8.
Quoted from zacaj:I think Bally/Stern are supposed to use 9/16 throughout, but williams and gottlieb used 5/8 for the legs.
Classic sterns were 9/16 but a smooth head like a hardware store bolt
Which vendor is a good supplier of the Bally 9/16 replacement bolts? Anyone know? I did some searching and found them in black, but I don't want black.
Quoted from Skidave:I did some searching and found them in black, but I don't want black.
How many do you need??
Well, I have 4 machines. I put the black ones I purchased in the rear and moved the other original ones up front. I plan on painting my legs this summer to the original (well, close) Bally gray and then replace the bolts. Mine are beat up; not rusted. I'd like to find something close to original. Seeing how the coin door and the rest of the front of the machines do not have anything black...black bolts are out.
Quoted from Skidave:Bump Which vendor is a good supplier of the Bally 9/16 replacement bolts?
I have never found one. Dont think they exist. Most people just put the modern William's 5/8
Or used original's.
Quoted from chad:Sandblast the originals and nickel plate or piwder coat them.
Problem I find is most Original are stripped and have bad thread damage.
Quoted from Mitch:Problem I find is most Original are stripped and have bad thread damage.
Yes this is true.
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