Space Shuttle
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Quoted from ss-pinball:pull up the playfield and get the crutch (probably on the right hand side of the cabinet)
Put the end of the crutch in one of the circle divots on the side of the playfield
Not a fan of this at all. It puts to much stress on the playfield by not being equally supported.
Pull the playfield towards you and you will see as you lift it up the back will rest on a wood platform and the front will rest on the top of backbox. No twisting or stress.
-Mike
Quoted from ss-pinball:What do you do?
What would you suggest the new guy does?
Pull the playfield by the apron up and towards you. You will see the playfield sliding on the wood platform, on the inside of cab, sliding it will come to a stop, now as playfield has come up you can rest the apron against the top front of backbox. Also know as the servicing position.
-Mike
Capture+_2019-07-21-15-41-57 (resized).pngQuoted from ss-pinball:curious what the crutch is for? I am!
If you want to twist up the playfield then by all means use the crutch, I have found that this playfield is just too heavy and do not recommend using it. Just my opinion.
-Mike
ss-pinball Some playfields are light and can handle being propped up on one side without cracking the wood or causing rips or tears in the paint.
Example is some wide body machines like Genie have a double bar crutch to support the weight.
I have seen a few playfields with a brace going across the bottom to make them more rigid and add support.
-Mike
Quoted from ss-pinball:Some replacement boards are "on the way" but it is anyone's guess as to when they will be available...months? Years? Nobody knows.
Rottendog MPU #9211 is already in production and available.
https://ksarcade.net/rottendog-mpu9211.html
-Mike
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