(Topic ID: 134589)

Evel Knievel lights, F5?

By Carrman

8 years ago


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#6 8 years ago
Quoted from pinballdaveh:

check all the backbox and GI bulbs. #44 bulbs should be changed out for # 47 bulbs or led bulbs because they draw less power. check for burned connectors on the fuse rectifier board, usually from 44 bulbs. and check for cracked solder connections on the back of the fuse rectifier board and reflow bad ones

Just to add a little bit, silvered bulbs may still work, but will draw more current. You're better off doing a global replace with new 47s. You could keep 44s in the playfield if you want it a little brighter, but cherry pick and make sure the bulbs LOOK good.

Also, you WILL need to replace the header pins and you WILL need to repin the connectors on the rectifier board in the head. The damage has been done and simply replacing the bulbs will not fix the problem.

#7 8 years ago
Quoted from Carrman:

Replaced with a new 20A and after being on for 2 min, GI lights flicker out and there is a burning smell from the back box. Any ideas?

This is probably due to the bad connectors, which add resistance in the circuit. After a short time the resistance causes heat, which in turn increases the resistance and more heat and.....well you get the idea.

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