The hold did work 2 days ago so I don’t think it’s the coil windings

Picked up a Corvette today, had a question for you all. Is the first multiball always a 2-ball? I seem to only get multiball after locking 2 balls initially. After that multiball, it seems to allow 3 balls to lock, but only kicks out two on multiball.

I'm not really sure of the expected behavior, but wondering if maybe I have a switch or trough opto issue or something.

TIA

If you’re talking the Multiball from the LT5 ramp lock it’s always 3ball

Hi all,

I need the highway 66 sign. Anyone have this? Mine is missing. Also, if someone has one side of the spark plug wires from their original game they can sell, I'd appreciate it.

Yep - LT5. Mine is always 2-ball - not sure what's going on there.

Looks like it was a sticky switch. When the 2nd ball locked, it would hit the #3 lock switch and roll down to the #2 slot. The #3 lock switch was taking just slightly too long to return to its base position, causing the machine to think there were 3 balls locked, which would start multiball.

That was a weird one...

Now to figure out why neither the upper engine gate is not closing quick enough and allowing balls to pass through the engine when lock is lit...

I did. Such an underrated game, but I'm biased since I gravitate toward 90's DMD, and prefer lighter rulesets

OK here's a dumb question. I finally got my Corvette up and running. Next step is tearing the playfield down and cleaning/shopping it out. Is this game really as big of a pain in the butt to shop as it kind of looks/people make it out to be?

Can anyone tell me if this is the correct functionality and positioning of the rear LT5 gate? I'm having issues with balls passing through when they shouldn't, and the gate implementation seems a little odd to me:

I've done several and it can be hectic . The upper most ramp is very flexible and can crack easily. As mentioned, take many pictures. Enjoy it, fun game for sure.

Thanks Chad, I think I can handle it, I just always start getting cold feet before a big tear down. I'm lucky this thing is really nice, I don't think it has many plays on it for a 90's game, but I also don't think its been cleaned more than 1-2 times in its entire life. Not sure if this is the game where I teach myself to learn to flame polish ramps or not lol

Help ! could someone please post a picture of the ZR1 lockup coil on their game so I can see how it is wired up? its solenoid #15 in the manual part # AE 30-2000

Still looking for any advice that anyone can give on the LT5 exit gate. My frustration is growing immensely.

The gate is allowing balls through that it shouldn't. When it returns to its "home" position, it's not going down far enough. The spring has just enough tension that it's raising it just enough to let the ball through. It's not a technical issue, the solenoid fires as it should. Its a mechanical issue, and it's driving me nuts

I've tried bending the gate slightly so the solenoid will "pull" it at a slightly different angle. I tried stretching the spring slightly so in hopes it would put less tension on the gate an not pull it up ever so slightly. Nothing is working, and the game is pretty boring when you can never lock balls

Does anyone have ANY suggestions? I'm out of ideas. Is a replacement gate available? I'm willing to try a new gate and a new spring.

Also having a similar issue with the gate at the top of the playfield that's supposed to stop the ball during launch, but I haven't dared look at that one yet. Love this game but man there are some quirky things. The design of the gates with the springs seems really bad IMO.

ETA: Also if anyone would be able to take a picture of their gate that would be awesome. I'm looking to see the position of the little lever on the left side where the spring connects.

Try buying a new spring from Marco Specialties. Also where the stop washer (it is rubber) is placed on the wire makes a difference. Mine kept coming off as it was inside the spring hook, I moved it to the outside of the spring hook and have had no problems ever since.

Morning bump?

Thanks - it's currently out of stock but hopefully they'll get some more.

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Exactly what I needed Thank you Much!!

Highway 66 sign needed. Also, can someone post a pic showing the back of the sign and how it is mounted? I'm missing the sign and the mounting bracket.

Can I trade you for a picture of your back engine gate, particularly where the spring connects to the lever?

My Hwy 66 sign has for sure been messed with at some point, but it's mounted via two screws coming up through the bottom - not sure if that's original or not:

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thanks for the pic. Can you post a pic the back engine gate area where you're speaking of? I just want to make sure I'm taking a pic of the right thing.

If you could get a similar pic to this:

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Thanks that's helpful. Something is definitely off with my lever, yours points vertical (which makes sense), and mine points toward the back of the cab. I'm going to just buy a new lever (I think it's available) and a new spring.

Yeah I had that 2nd plastic washer but now it's been dropped somewhere in the cabinet and not yet found

Thanks again. I think I got it working with a combination of bending the lever to a more "normal" position, and stretching the spring slightly to put less pull force on it. No clue how it got into the configuration it was in.

Mine looks like the others. I have a silicone washer on each side. I didn't think uploading a photo would help since it's the same.

Does anyone still offer the LT5 engine cover mod? Mine is also missing the route 66 sign and mounting bracket if anyone has a source for those

Does everyone's spark plug wires on the left side of the engine hit the wire habtrail ramp? Seems like the newer orange wires are not flexible enough and cause the engine to report back an error as it restricts movement. I hot glued mine down to avoid this issue.

I have a spare engine cover but I'm also in Australia. Can ship it if you're happy to pay shipping

I believe he was looking for the engine cover mod. I can use the engine cover though. PM me with shipping info.

The mod is what I have sorry, not the grey plastic engine

One hurdle after another here

I need to replace the inner loop switch, which I thought was going to be an easy job, but it appears the right/Hwy 66 ramp needs to come off completely in order to get at it. Anyone who's done a teardown recently have any tips? It didn't look like a quick job, maybe I'm overestimating.

Not listed yet but is anyone looking for a nice Corvette machine in the Maryland area? I have one! hit me up! Mìke

I have the custom Route 66 mounting bracket if anyone is looking for that. It’s in the pin side shops.

There doesn't seem that anyone produces custom plastic protectors for Corvette. Does anyone know if a sling set from another game can be used?
Currently just using those clear disc's but my sling still got damaged....too much speed with corvette!

Yes, just look around. I used in my Corvette an extra set of Sling Protectors that I had for Attack from Mars. Also GOT and BKSOR seem to fit.

Thanks! If that is the case then the sellers should be aware of this to increase their sales.

Stopping in here to see if anybody can help me with a Corvette.
I need to know how the service rails attach under play field at the sling shots.
Right now they are not attached star post goes through pf and into a t-nut and no thread past t-nut for service rail

Sign me up batman. Needs a new cab and some board repairs but the playfield has already been sorted. I cannot wait for this to be playable. It’s pure 90’s pinball for me. Now to trawl the club tips and tricks!

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Guys. I’m in trouble and I need your help. Does ANYONE have any spare parts from the engine ramp? I bought a project machine in good faith it was complete and having explored the engine it’s missing the exit gate and a couple of other parts.
Having explored this group I even found the post from several years agowhere the previous owner asks for the same parts, obviously to no avail.
If anyone has a populated playfield or any parts they could bail me out with please reach out.
Here’s hoping
Gaz

hi guys, still looking for a translite...pm me...

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