Cactus Canyon Remake Club - New Sheriffs in Town! (with FAQs)

I made an unboxing video. It's a bit on the long side. Plus it shows removing the head. Let me know what you think.

#3257 1 year ago

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beltking

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Ordered three sets of mantis protectors. They are three weeks backordered btw.

#3258 1 year ago

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TheCnyPinGuy

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Sherrill, NY

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Quoted from indypinhead:
My Mantis leg protectors arrived. For comparison, here it is beside the Pinball Life protectors.
The Pinball Life protector is .059 thick. The Mantis is .103 thick.
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Did you order the overlap or hidden ?

I see 2 offered on the Mantis Site

Can you clarify please
Thanks

#3259 1 year ago

HEY

indypinhead

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Quoted from TheCnyPinGuy:
Did you order the overlap or hidden ?
I see 2 offered on the Mantis Site
Can you clarify please
Thanks

2 versions?

#3260 1 year ago

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TheCnyPinGuy

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Quoted from indypinhead:
2 versions?

One says “hidden”
One says “overlap”

Maybe I’m overthinking this

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#3261 1 year ago

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gorditas

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I'm on the road, and don't have my manual. Can someone tell me the part number of the shooter housing? Guessing it is either 21-6657 or 21-6645. I'm going to powdercoat my game, and would rather not have it out of commission.

#3262 1 year ago

HEY

indypinhead

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Quoted from TheCnyPinGuy:
One says “hidden”
One says “overlap”
Maybe I’m overthinking this
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I bought the hidden...

#3263 1 year ago

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TheCnyPinGuy

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Quoted from indypinhead:
I bought the hidden...

Appreciate your help

#3264 1 year ago

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PM_Jeremy

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Quoted from gorditas:
I'm on the road, and don't have my manual. Can someone tell me the part number of the shooter housing? Guessing it is either 21-6657 or 21-6645. I'm going to powdercoat my game, and would rather not have it out of commission.

My Manual doesn't break down the shooter housing individual part numbers. In looking at Pinball life's site it should be 21-6645-1. In researching the 21-6657 has a brass sleeve. Thus I'm sticking with 21-6645 because my game has a plastic shooter rod sleeve.

Pinball Mayhem Jeremy

#3265 1 year ago

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gorditas

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Quoted from PM_Jeremy:
My Manual doesn't break down the shooter housing individual part numbers. In looking at Pinball life's site it should be 21-6645-1. In researching the 21-6657 has a brass sleeve. Thus I'm sticking with 21-6645 because my game has a plastic shooter rod sleeve.
Pinball Mayhem Jeremy

The PPS website shows the two part numbers as interchangeable. I'd prefer a brass sleeve: it won't melt in the oven. I'll report back.

#3266 1 year ago

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TeamUp

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I have put the mantis protectors on and they do keep the legs off the cabinet. I will say that in some spots the legs are close still too the cabinet but I made sure and they do not come in contact.
Up top the protectors keep them way off the cab but down at the bottom around the pinch is where they still come close.
I know someone asked so their ya go. Hope this helps.
FYI you do need to pre drill holes to install the new screws for the bracket as the two holes provided for the original set do not line up. Just incase anyone was wondering.

#3267 1 year ago

aeneas

Flippers.be

11y 76,050 1,523

Quoted from Zukidog:
I've been following this thread closely since the beginning and haven't seen anyone report a hangup issue on the arm of the gold mine yet... Are there suggestions for helping prevent this from happening? Seen it a few times already in game play and since the ball search takes awhile to activate, it really interrupts gameplay. Thanks.[quoted image]

Also had it happen (very rare) on my original CC.
Not much you can adjust afaik, except check the playfield pitch, maybe it's not steep enough..

#3268 1 year ago

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Pizzaman13

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Quoted from TeamUp:
I have put the mantis protectors on and they do keep the legs off the cabinet.

FYI you do need to pre drill holes to install the new screws for the bracket as the two holes provided for the original set do not line up. Just incase anyone was wondering.

Can you use them in a more temporary way by not predrilling holes to mount them permanently?

#3269 1 year ago

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TeamUp

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Quoted from Pizzaman13:
Can you use them in a more temporary way by not predrilling holes to mount them permanently?

Yeah you do not need to screw them down. You can keep the old ones on and just attach the mantis protector under the leg and bolt down.
Now know that by not screwing the protectors down that they can wiggle with the legs and can cause damage also. IMO i would screw them down, as this is a much needed permanent upgrade/fix.

#3270 1 year ago

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Only_Pinball

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Has anyone heard anything from CGC on this issue?

#3271 1 year ago

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transprtr4u

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Quoted from Only_Pinball:
Has anyone heard anything from CGC on this issue

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#3272 1 year ago

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flynnibus

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Quoted from twinmice:
So I just ordered a set of new W/B legs from pinball life and they are also crimped. I compared them with my other games and ya they are way more pinched than the old ones. So I assume CGC and pinball life and probably Marco get them from the same supplier. Hopefully someone gets a hold of whoever is making these and corrects them.

Got measurements of these deltas?

#3273 1 year ago

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ClassicHornet

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I’m gunna put mine into a hyd press & open em up if they are over pressed

#3274 1 year ago

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jackd104

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I hear the topper has some kind of mini game. I can’t find much info about it. How does one start the mini game?

#3275 1 year ago

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DakotaMike

Mike's Pinball Repair

Clermont, FL

4y 95,550 2,111 1 26

Finally!

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Took me 3 Gold Mine MBs to get a Motherload Jackpot. Had to really grind to start it a 3rd time. I was so relieved when I finally got one.

Felt good to qualify High Noon and actually hit the mine scoop to start it. I drained after lighting it and thought I was game over, but it was only Ball 2! I was fortunate enough to hit the mine straight from the Ball 3 plunge. Whew!

#3276 1 year ago

DAD

PtownPin

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Quoted from Only_Pinball:
Has anyone heard anything from CGC on this issue?

Good question....I'd also like to know if anyone has heard anything about the volume issue?

#3277 1 year ago

jokerpoker

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Quoted from ClassicHornet:
I’m gunna put mine into a hyd press & open em up if they are over pressed

I’ve walloped them with a timber wedge to open them up to, but a press is much more civilised

Another great idea to solve legcrimpgate!

#3278 1 year ago

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jfh

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Quoted from jackd104:
I hear the topper has some kind of mini game. I can’t find much info about it. How does one start the mini game?

Did you read the “How to play the Wild West Shootout topper mini-game” entry under Game Play in the FAQ in the first post?

#3279 1 year ago

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gorditas

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Still not sure how I got a ball stuck there, but a search freed it easily.

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#3280 1 year ago

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alveolus

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Quoted from Only_Pinball:
Has anyone heard anything from CGC on this issue?

Has anyone heard anything from CGC recently about ANY issues repeatedly brought up in this thread?

If you have, please post their response.

#3281 1 year ago

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MacGruber

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Quoted from Only_Pinball:
Has anyone heard anything from CGC on this issue?

Like Simon and Garfunkel I got the Sound of silence!

#3282 1 year ago

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ray3127

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Noticed this sticker tonight on my SE. Anybody else see one of these?

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#3283 1 year ago

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vikeking27

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Quoted from alveolus:
Has anyone heard anything from CGC recently about ANY issues repeatedly brought up in this thread?
If you have, please post their response.

Dead silence on both my tickets for over a month now. Not sure what the deal is - they were very responsive at one point.

#3284 1 year ago

LTG

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Quoted from vikeking27:
Dead silence on both my tickets for over a month now.

I alerted them to George again.

He may be waiting on the engineers for an answer.

Thank you.
LTG : )

#3285 1 year ago

JFH

jfh

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Quoted from ray3127:
Noticed this sticker tonight on my SE. Anybody else see one of these?
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Yes, a couple of owners have mentioned these. That’s a playfield lot ID.

#3286 1 year ago

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PM_Jeremy

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Thank you for those who warned about the leg crimp/decal damaging issue. I made a video about the hex head screw fix.

Key post

#3287 1 year ago

DAD

PtownPin

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Quoted from vikeking27:
Dead silence on both my tickets for over a month now. Not sure what the deal is - they were very responsive at one point.

Wow thats crazy ! I wonder whats going on with CGC's customer support?

#3288 1 year ago

JFH

jfh

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Quoted from PM_Jeremy:
Thank you for those who warned about the leg crimp/decal damaging issue. I made a video about the hex head screw fix.

Thanks for making this. I had read Chris’ fix but didn’t quite picture the solution.
Your video is now linked from the FAQ.

#3289 1 year ago

PMJ

PM_Jeremy

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OP
Quoted from jfh:
Thanks for making this. This will be in the FAQ soon. I had read Chris’ fix but didn’t quite picture the solution.

That's awesome! happy to help.
Pinball Mayhem Jeremy

#3290 1 year ago

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CGC-Ryan

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Hi Guys,

I am currently going through the thread and looking at all the issues posted here.
We strive to address every issue before it reaches your home.

I am looking into each and every one of the issues you have brought up here in the thread, and we are working to come up with resolutions.
Please feel free to Private Message me with any questions you have; and I will be happy to address them on an individual basis

Ryan

#3291 1 year ago

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pinballinreno

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Quoted from PM_Jeremy:
Thank you for those who warned about the leg crimp/decal damaging issue. I made a video about the hex head screw fix.

Yes! A simple elegant fix.

Problem solved.

Again, thanks Chris Hutchens for your incredible depth of knowledge and support!

#3292 1 year ago

TOM

pinballinreno

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Quoted from CGC-Ryan:
Hi Guys,
I am currently going through the thread and looking at all the issues posted here.
We strive to address every issue before it reaches your home.
I am looking into each and every one of the issues you have brought up here in the thread, and we are working to come up with resolutions.
Please feel free to Private Message me with any questions you have; and I will be happy to address them on an individual basis
Ryan

Maybe put the hex screws in the leg protectors on the games, until the legs are made properly by the vendor, while they are on the line.

The legs have been sketchy for years now...

Replace the screws? Problem solved.

#3293 1 year ago

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gorditas

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I was getting a lot of rejects when the trough popper would activate. I tried power first, then assembly height. What I noticed was that balls seemed to rattle at the end and fall back down. I bent the deflector tab open a bit, and now get zero rejects, even at -1 power.

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#3294 1 year ago

LTG

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Quoted from gorditas:
What I noticed was that balls seemed to rattle at the end and fall back down. I bent the deflector tab open a bit, and now get zero rejects, even at -1 power.

Standing on the side of the game and watch a ball coming up. If it rattles or goes back down, and doesn't deflect to shooter lane. Bend the tab out works.

This problem can happen on any game using the Williams ball trough. jjp, American Pinball, or Chicago Gaming.

Not real common, can happen.

LTG : )

#3295 1 year ago

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polishedball

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FYI update to my ?s on CGC support, Ryan reached out and dealt with the minor issue I had, resolved it.

#3296 1 year ago

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jfh

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Quoted from pinballinreno:
Maybe put the hex screws in the leg protectors on the games, until the legs are made properly by the vendor, while they are on the line.
The legs have been sketchy for years now...
Replace the screws? Problem solved.

Until we know the permanent fix I have updated the My Game is Here/Set up the Game FAQ entry with a step to change out the screws (and more options in the Issues to watch for section) mostly so I’ll know where to look for the proper screw size

#3297 1 year ago

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vikeking27

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On my game, the mine VUK will only kick the ball out to the pops about 1 out of every 4 or 5 times - is this the expected behavior? Or is it supposed to go into the pops every time? Sometimes it’s a benefit if it skips the pops if you’re in a timed mode, otherwise it’s not great when it does. I haven’t really diagnosed it in-depth at this point, just curious.

#3298 1 year ago

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polishedball

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Quoted from vikeking27:
On my game, the mine VUK will only kick the ball out to the pops about 1 out of every 4 or 5 times - is this the expected behavior? Or is it supposed to go into the pops every time? Sometimes it’s a benefit if it skips the pops if you’re in a timed mode, otherwise it’s not great when it does. I haven’t really diagnosed it in-depth at this point, just curious.

I'll pay attention to my gameplay tonight have a few people coming over. Hopefully I get the leg fix in before hand as checking my decals I have a bubble started in the rub area

#3299 1 year ago

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chillme

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PPS back glass showed up today, looks great. Wife saw it and said she was confused, why would I buy a CC back glass? Guess the cat is out of the bag.

#3300 1 year ago

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