I am trying to bring a 1971 Chicago Coin Mardi Gras bowler back to life. The ball lift mechanism chain has a lot of slack and I am struggling to figure out what is missing. Can someone share pictures of their Chicago Coin lift mechanism. I believe 1965-1973 are all the same. See my pictures below. What am I missing?
07FA4019-D90C-491E-A846-94C76D743905 (resized).jpeg5069C510-4038-4D09-90D4-B8FA0FD93951 (resized).jpegThe bolt and locking nut allow you to tighten the chain by sliding down the metal bracket with a Chicago Coin Chain, not United. Not all Chicago Coin Bowlers have the same chain, some are different lengths.
thanks for responses. I was able to confirm that I have a united lift in a Chicago coin game. Thus lifts hitting sides and I was not able to adjust chain. See picture below. Chicago coin very different. Special thanks to St Lois bowler for helping me figure out.
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