Hi all,
See some threads from new bingo owners and issues they may have with their machines. The first electro Mechanical I bought was a magic screen Can Can Bingo three years ago. I got it home and that was the first time I looked inside anything electro mechanical…wow!
I have a link here to my topic but you don’t need to open (as its boring) to get the message I am telling you.
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/bally-1961-can-can-bingo-machine-restoration-by-a-newbie#post-1905735
And no I have never met either of these guys below.
Here is the two things I recommend:
1. I was able to understand the games following information on this wonderful site. Make a favorite and read everything. It’s Phil Hooper’s site. http://bingovideos.cdyn.com/
2. I was able to fix the games; find faults, fix scoring, un stick occasional screen sticking only because of the clear repair videos prepared by Richard Gerlitz. There are other tutorials but I did not need anything more than what I mention here.
For the videos I downloaded from his site but there are some DVD’s on sale that seem a great deal and cheap for what it is.
Copies of the DVD’s are on sale on Ebay $39.95 with free shipping.
ebay.com link: Bally Bingo Pinball Repair Guide DVD Set 11 Volumes High Quality Close Ups
Here is what is on the video’s
Volume #1; Bally Main Course 29 Minutes
• Nature of Game
• Theory of Operation
• Component Identification & Explanation
• Common Adjustments & Trouble Spots
• General Lubrication- Playfields & Shutters
• Ball Return & Mechanisms
• Trough Switches
• Front Door Adjustments
Volume #2; Points & Relays, 28 Minutes
• Simple 1 Switch Circuit
• Switch Blades
• Switch Stacks
• NC-NO-SPDT Switches Explained
• Adjusting & Cleaning Points
• Relay Types Explained
• Repairs & Trouble Spots
Volume #3 Solenoids & Steppers, 24 Minutes
• Operation Explained
• Replacing Coils & Coil Stops
• Steppers Explained
• Disassembling & Cleaning
• Disc & Finger Alignment
• Spring Adjustments
• Wiper Tension
• Early & Late Designs
Volume #4; Control Unit, 36 Minutes
• Component Identification &Explanation
• Lubrication- Leather Clutches
• Drag Arm Switches
• Control Cams
• Replay Cams
• Search Index
• Search Disc
• Critical Adjustments
Volume #5; Mixer & Spotting Unit, 23 Minutes
• Pulse Switches
• Mixers- Mixer Latch Assembly's
• Mixer Latch Coil & Stop- Spotting Disc
• Clutches
• Critical Score Extra Step Adjustments
Volume #6; Ball Lifter & Shutter Motors, 6 Minutes
• Stuck Armatures
• Stripped Gears
• Linkage Adjustments
• Early & Later Designs
Volume #7; Replay Counter & Reflex Units, 8 Minutes
• Explanation of Operations
• How to Adjust
• Damage from Operators
Volume #8; Feature Units, 40 Minutes
• Game Features Explained
• Select a Lit Number
• Odd or Even- Magic Pockets
• Bump Feature
• Magic Lines
• Turning Corners
• Chain Game Magic Lines
• Screen Games
Volume #9; Short Circuits, 21 Minutes
• General Overview of Short Circuits
• Location of Common Causes of Shorts
• Circuit Interrupters to Locate Short
• Circuit Isolation to Diagnose
• Tracing on Schematic
• Manual Operation of Game
• Photo's/Tips Etc...
Volume #10; Serious Problems, 47 Minutes
• Burned Field Windings
• Broken Plug Pins
• Broken Plug Receiver
• Binding Magic Screen
• Stripped Magic Screen Motor
• Burned or Chewed Wiring
• Damaged Light Sockets
• Broken Search Wiper Hub
• Worn Cams
• Burned Wiper Disc
• Broken Wire in Harness
• Burned Trip Bank Coil
• Broken Wiper Blade
Volume #11; Manual & Schematic, 43 Minutes
• Wire Color Codes
• Symbols- Schematic Location Codes
• Pictorial Views Explained
• Locating Components
• Light Circuits
• Motor Circuits
• 50 Volt Coil & Replay Circuits
• Payout Circuits
• Practice Troubleshooting