Documenting an Eight Ball Deluxe 1981 playfield swap with one of CPR’s latest. phillyfan64 has new plastics, drop targets, lamp sockets (bayonet vs wedge), mech rebuilds and more. We’re going with incandescent 44 for GI/visible areas and color matching the inserts.

This will be my first EBD swap so if anyone sees anything not right, please chime in. Tumbling, ultrasonic, and polishing all parts. This one is in good working shape with a few touch ups.

Few pics of the old and new and the parts needed to install on the rotisserie:

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Top side tear down part 1

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Top side tear down part 2

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Top side tear down pics 3

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You will have to check with phillyfan64 about the old one.

What’s the correct lamp screws? There’s a mix of both 6-32x3/8 hex heads and some philips screws.

Finding both examples online.

Also of note, the new playfield is missing a lamp hole for the upper right corner. Maybe a production run change?

Running with it without and will use a double headed LED if too dark.

Note the extra hole that looks like wasn’t used on original. Covered and could be another area to add lighting.
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Thanks all! Some of the barrels for the 8-32 T nuts were too large for the holes which has been common for new playfields. I ran short of 6-32 T nuts but will have a count when I have them all in. I use felt with a small bearing and washers to carefully set them in.

Running with the hex head screws. Ran the braided wire this afternoon. Need to solder and test but the lengthy part is over. Tried to keep it close to original run but cleaner.

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Small progress to share. Parts are being cleaned and tumbled. First batch has made it out after two days of tumbling. Happy with how they’re looking. I had a “helper”.

Started the soldering of lamp holders. Lots to go...!

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Yes.

Thank you! I’ll be following your IJ in a few months for my own. That is a great resource!

Yes I find flux pen and turning up the heat helps.

Thanks Bryan.

Bryan was right. They’re pretty far off for the switch actuators. Compared them to original, used my centering punch to dimple, predrill, center, and cinch down.

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Pop bumper parts cleaned up nicely and are reassembled with new parts.

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We ran into our first issue. We went with flat based bayonet holders. Assume our only option is different holders or use flat topped LED’s with or without condoms. And apparently there’s some issues with the LED’s in the chase lights?

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Thanks. That’s what looks like we’re going with.

No big deal. If it’s pinball, it is never easy!

Flippers got rebuilt. Was time as seen by the stops.

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Top side getting populated. Using kruzman kit to prep the hole.

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Starting on replacing some of the “too tall” sockets.

Saucer mech is rebuilt after cleaning/tumbling and new sleeve and wrapper.

The new plastics are disappointing. The clear section that shows the smears is part of the clear plastic. We are putting the originals back on.

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Pop bumpers are rebuilt with mostly new parts and wrappers.

Lowered lamp sockets are still pretty close.

Top side is mostly assembled. Sling plastics (new) still have protective plastic...

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Thanks! You’ve been a great supporter and help.

There’s already a hole located that does look slightly off. I’ll get some comparison pics. The hard part is if we move the location, we’ll have the other hole still there.