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Anyone have a suggestion for a replacement bushing on 04-10330.1? The previous owner of my machine made some "customizations" to keep things working but in turn drilled out the factory bushing quite a bit bigger. I have all new replacement parts except that one. PinballCenter doesn't appear to have these in stock anymore. Any help would be appreciated. My last ditch effort will be making a hardware store run to see if they have anything that might work.
Quoted from Pinballer73:Unfortunately that part seems to be unavailable across all the suppliers. I too tried to find one for my machine late last year. I did manage to buy some of the bushings themselves from the OEM, with a view to make my own bracket. Still haven't got around to that though.
Do you have a link for the bushings then? Maybe I could do the same. Or better yet maybe I could press out/in the bushings from the existing bracket.
Quoted from trufflepiggy:Looking for new ribbon cables, if anyone knows where I might get them..
K's Arcade sells them as sets or individually to suit your needs.
Quoted from mollyspub:Where exactly does this part go?
It's the bronze bushing in this bracket.
https://www.pinball.center/en/shop/pinball-parts-by-game/congo/4321/bracket-gorilla-gray-for-congo
Quoted from Pinballer73:BozoTheClown apologies for the delay in getting back to you. The company that makes these bushings, the OEM, is one called Spyraflow in GA.
When I enquired last year, they had no stock and I had to wait a few weeks until they ran some more. I ordered 30 at that time, felt stupid ordering just one.
I'd send you one, but with international shipping taking weeks and in most cases months to arrive, you'd be better off ordering from the manufacturer.
Hopefully the attached images help you order what you need.
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Thank you so much for the info, I was able to find it on their website with the help of your pics 
http://www.spyraflo.com/products/self-clinch-self-align-sae-840-bronze/fsb-250
Quoted from mollyspub:Thanks ! I don't need one but might pick one up just in case. Does this just pop in to install?
I doubt it, most likely some sort of a press fit. 
Pinballer73 would know for sure since he has done it already.
Thank you ClassicHornet and @freddy! That should be exactly what I need to get this up and running properly. I will also be replacing the connectors with larger .093 molex connectors as the original .062 ones had more than a few burnt pins.
Quoted from mollyspub:Check out Tilt graphics “jungle theme”
They originally started out for Jurassic park. They ended up tweeking them for me to use on my Congo!
I used these as well and they came out amazing. Couldn't be happier with them.
Quoted from Chosen_S:1.The small center jump ramp, is pbc in Germany the only place to get a new one?
You can buy the set or any of the 3 individually. I have them and they look beautiful.
https://www.starship-fantasy.com/ramps/Congo-3-Ramp-Set
Quoted from Chosen_S:2.Clear coating the playfield... does it make Congo too fast?
I installed a full playfield protector to help out on 2 spots that a previous owner/operator had used too long of a screw under the playfield. It plays just fine.
Quoted from Chosen_S:3. Lower Playfield window... who has the best one?
This is the only place I could find that sold the clear window. Plenty of places had the green tinted one for creature.
https://www.ministryofpinball.com/en/creature-from-the-black-lagoon-congo-playfield-window.html
Quoted from Asier:Hi, do you have any protector between the miniplayfield plastic and the playfield?
Sometimes the ball doesn’t go straight and goes through the yellow line seen in the picture.
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I use a playfield protector on mine. It was mostly to help with two playfield issues where a previous owner used under playfield screws that were too long. But it also provides a nice smooth surface over the window. Most people can't even see the playfield protector unless I point it out to them.
Quoted from billsfanmd:Thinking of joining the club. Anyone sell a turnkey volcano mod to help bring it to life? Would love something like #Mikespinball did.
I installed something like 4 fire bulbs in mine and it looks amazing.
Quoted from billsfanmd:Where did you get them. Did you have to add sockets?
Yes, I added some 555 matrix sockets to the hex standoffs already under the volcano.
Quoted from ParkRangerPinball:Possible to remove the chrome rails on a Congo without damaging the side art?
I see it's just one n ail in the front, so was figuring the rest is glued on. My side art is in great shape, but was thinking of blacking out the chrome on the cabinet.
It's double sided tape, but yes it can be removed if you are careful. I replaced mine with brass rails and a lockdown bar.
Quoted from ripit:I have pinsound and a shaker but there is no file for the shaker
You can build your own though. I am currently in the process of doing that for my Baywatch.
Quoted from TheNecromancer:I think I figured out why I can't get the Midnight Madness feature to work on my machine. The clock resets to a different time every time it's shut off. All of my scores are saved however, but time / date is lost. Odd too as it does not reset to a default setting, it's completely different time/ date each time.
Running nvram instead of batteries?
Quoted from TheNecromancer:I think I figured out why I can't get the Midnight Madness feature to work on my machine. The clock resets to a different time every time it's shut off. All of my scores are saved however, but time / date is lost. Odd too as it does not reset to a default setting, it's completely different time/ date each time.
For your reading pleasure:
https://mattsbasementarcade.com/product/ramtron1608nvramdip/
Quoted from BalkeBoy:Thanks, BozoTheClown! Glad I passed on NVRAM and just went lithium batteries.
Lithium AA's is all I use with the exception of 1 or 2 aftermarket MPU's that came with NVRam installed. I personally find them easier to deal with.
Quoted from Nw55555:Just thought I’d ask again, if anyone knows:
Who sells a replacement Amy? 31-2523 I see that Marco has them but $170! Will be $200 once I ship it. Just looking for any alternative if there is one.
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This is cheaper if you can deal with the hassle of their shipping. Much more easily justified if you need more than just that one part. I bought a bunch of stuff from them when I had my machine apart. Was able to repair years of operator hacks on the lower playfield assembly with their help.
https://www.pinball.center/de/shop/flipperspezifisch/congo/9771/congo-gorilla-amy?c=0
What's wrong with yours?
Quoted from Luke_Nukem:They advertise some very unique and hard to find parts and I would place a huge $$$ order EXCEPT! They no longer ship to the USA.....
They haven't shipped to the US in years. You would need to use Mailboxde.com as an intermediary. That's who I use and have never had an issue.
Quoted from king_pin:Anyone have any experience installing a playfield protector on this game? I'm considering getting one for my game.
https://www.playfield-protectors.com/Home/Details/0zL-YZt9wk6pL7cBDnY_3g?categoryid=22&category=-&name=Congo+%7c+1995
If anyone has any experience with this company's protectors and the installation process, I'd love to hear your experiences.
I have one on mine (and 1 other machine) to help smooth out a couple of playfield punctures from an operator using screws that were too long on the bottom of the playfield at some point. The game will probably play a touch faster than normal, but your average joe really can't tell the protector is there unless you are looking for it IMO.
Quoted from king_pin:Did you install it yourself? If so, how difficult was it to install?
I was doing a full shop job anyways so it wasn't any extra work. If installing the playfield protector is the only job, then I would consider it an above average difficulty as most things on the playfield need to be temporarily removed. Ball guides and stuff is fine, but ramps, wireforms, the volcano, etc all have to be removed for it to drop in place.
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