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Chicago Coin, 1975Hey quick question, what’s this? It’s a counter at the bottom that sometimes moves. I opened up the back and it has a ton of numbers. Is it the match on this game? I also noticed on the top of the machine there’s 2 digits numbers at the end of the game. I started thinking it was related.
Last any thoughts on what’s the best type of lubrication to use on a sticky point reel? Or is it not advised?
Thanks
47D4FE85-8E0F-4829-B962-BAF29344F502 (resized).jpegReplay reel. It tells you how many games you have left. Hit a “special”, cross the “replay” scores, or match and the reel advances. Start a new game and the reel goes down one click. Hit zero and you need to add a coin to start a game.
Quoted from Gnrwarkfc:Mind sending a picture of what the flex stone is? Thanks so much guys!
Make sure you read this: http://www.pinrepair.com/em/
Quoted from dr_nybble:Make sure you read this: http://www.pinrepair.com/em/
Wealth of information there!! I still refer to the TOPS videos at times.
Hey folks! First thanks so much for the help with the machine! I’ve already learned a ton! Does anyone out there know why the spinning record I’m the middle sometimes registers points and other times not? Anyone have a clue as to what contact on the machine does it or if it’s something else?
Quoted from poppapin:Start by checking the switch underneath record.
Any idea how access the switch under this? It appears em machines don’t come up like newer solid state games. Not sure how to access.
Quoted from MrBally:Access the switch by removing the playfield glass and raising the playfield to the Service position. You will see one or two switches that get closed momentarily as the "record disc" spins.
Sorry to ask this if it’s silly but is it possible to lift the play field in service position for em machines?
Quoted from Gnrwarkfc:Sorry to ask this if it’s silly but is it possible to lift the play field in service position for em machines?
Yes. Are you able to get the lockbar off and get the glass out? Is the plunger catching on the playfield, keeping it from raising?
If you can post a picture looking inside the coin door we may be able to spot what's holding the playfield down.
Quoted from YeOldPinPlayer:Yes. Are you able to get the lockbar off and get the glass out? Is the plunger catching on the playfield, keeping it from raising?
If you can post a picture looking inside the coin door we may be able to spot what's holding the playfield down.
Thanks everyone so much for all the help! I got this pinball machine with the plan if learning how to work on them and it’s so great to have a place you can ask questions.
My main issue is my 1000 counter reel. It often gets stuck and it’s obvious to me a switch needs fixed . Attached is a picture of the swing that goes to my 1000 counter and then the switch that goes to the 10 counter. The 1000 has been rigged to work (it appears) and the 10 is the way a switch actually should be.
Could you guys confirm my suspicion and then also suggest a place that I could purchase online a switch that will work in my counter reel for a Chicago coin game from 1975?
(Note the middle one is the 10 counter reel)
Thanks so much!!
3E0A664B-1724-4F3E-92D3-DD8B1C3D9A7F (resized).jpeg653B5FC9-AE79-4F60-AF40-5A9DE9FAA6CE (resized).jpegD3AA370F-D967-4C63-8435-024A8252970E (resized).jpegPinball Resource will have what you need. Call Steve or email Jimmy. They will be able to tell you which switch blades you need and if you'll have to solder the contacts on yourself. Maybe suggest a good book on maintaining an EM.
http://www.pbresource.com/buttswit.html
Quoted from AlexF:If I remember right. There is an optical sensor that registers the record spinning. Pretty cool technology for the time but keeping mine adjusted right when I had it was a bit tricky.
Cool thanks for that insight! Any thoughts on ball kick out?
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Quoted from Gnrwarkfc:Here’s another thing that’s popped up on this machine. Recently it’s been failing to kick the ball out. It will usually do it for ball one and then it won’t kick out again. Do you guys think it it’s a coil or a switch?
I think it's a loose/corroded "Jones" interconnection between the playfield and bottom board. Or a switch on the score motor or Outhole Relay. Then again a wire could have popped off of a switch blade as the 45 year old solder joints may have weakened.
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I think it's a loose/corroded "Jones" interconnection between the playfield and bottom board. Or a switch on the score motor or Outhole Relay. Then again a wire could have popped off of a switch blade as the 45 year old solder joints may have weakened.
Do you have a picture of the “Jones “ interconnection? I know you won’t I’d this one bit generally a picture of what it is?
Quoted from Gnrwarkfc:Do you have a picture of the “Jones “ interconnection? I know you won’t I’d this one bit generally a picture of what it is?
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Thanks so much! When the ball isn’t coming out is just one of those things where it could be several things? It’s not as simple as saying it’s a relay or switch? Learning about em machines and want to be able to fix them
Quoted from Gnrwarkfc:Thanks so much! When the ball isn’t coming out is just one of those things where it could be several things? It’s not as simple as saying it’s a relay or switch? Learning about em machines and want to be able to fix them
Start with the switch under the ball when it is at rest in the return trough. If that is ok then it is the Relay that switch triggers. Simple
Quoted from phil-lee:Start with the switch under the ball when it is at rest in the return trough. If that is ok then it is the Relay that switch triggers. Simple
Man I just can’t figure out the switch! Often when I power on the game it will shoot out the first ball, after that no more. To me it says that the switch must be working because it does it once. To you does that sound like a bad relay?
Quoted from MrBally:Bad switch on the score motor that pulses the outhole coil. I'll need to see a high quality scan of the schematic.
Or, trace the wire from the coil that goes to the score motor. A couple minute troubleshooting job.
Thanks so much for trying to help. I need to locate a schematic.
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