Flash
Williams, 1979seems like i cant seem to get the set screws to hold the flipper shaft tight .
i am using a Hollow Round Shank Nut Driver with torx bit but it hard to reach the bolts with having to screw them in sideways.
i am using the set screw that came with a the new flipper mechanisms which have cone ends instead of points.
is there a there a different kind of screw that would work better?
and what kind of tool and size would work best?
Torx screws? Seems like they should be Allen head screws. Allen screws would allow to use an offset Allen wrench, which will give you all the torque you need to get them tight.
Did you replace the flipper bats? I don't recall what they used for Flash, but specifically the flipper shaft (that you're tightening to) is often in rough shape.
As I recall, the setscrews likely use either a 1/8" or 9/64" Allen wrench. If the setscrews are working loose, then apply a drop of blue LocTite to the threads.
Pinball Resource's flipper rebuild kits usually come with the correct Allen wrench in the kit.
You've got to crank that style down to 75 inch pounds
You can use a ratchet with the proper bit
Those "ball end"" bits allow you tighten the bolt with the ratchet at an angle (good for clearing over other mechs under the playfield)
Craftsman always has those kits on sale for $20
https://www.sears.com/craftsman-24pc-reach-and-access-add-on-set/p-A011456050
71tHU0h3cwL._AC_SL1000_ (resized).jpgthanks for the advise , i do need to get the proper bit for my ratchet which is a 1/8 hex for a 3/8 drive socket.
Quoted from Matthew2015:thanks for the advise , i do need to get the proper bit for my ratchet which is a 1/8 hex for a 3/8 drive socket.
Don't get that Craftsman set then, as the smaller sizes are 1/4" drive
instead maybe:
https://www.harborfreight.com/38-in-drive-sae-long-reach-ball-head-hex-socket-set-7-pc-67885.html
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