FunHouse
Williams, 1990Quoted from wfumed2:Rudy's lips on my machine have taken a beating. Has anyone figured out the exact color red of the original that would match if I wanted to touch up the missing paint spots?
I used a large red Sharpie. It looks alright. I used it on the inside of the bottom lip also.
Quoted from zerbam:it is included with the new CPR set.....but no idea what it is for or where it goes...........anyone have the other plastics that I am looking for?
I will check my lot Monday night, first chance I'll have to go back through them.
Quoted from EricHadley:What is a fair price for an average condition Funhouse?
In my area, it seems like it'll cost you north of $4K to get one that still has all the printing on the inserts. $5K seems like it will get you a really nice one.
There sure are a lot of beat up examples out there.
Someone please prove me wrong and offer to sell me one with a nice playfield for $3900! 
I have something really strange going on with may funhouse. when I got it it was trashed, replaced the mph and driver board with rottendogs and it cleared up all the issues it had and has played flawlessly up until the other day. I have the game out on location and go to check on it and all the feature lights are out and all the solenoid fuses are blown. I looked at everything that I could and nothing felt hot or burnt. I replaced the fuses and everything played ok. So I took the game home and started checking stuff out and found that every single controlled light was melted or started to melt and 2 of the white flashers basically blew up. Also ruddy jaw isn't working any more and the Rudy opts and the staircase opts isn't working either. I took the boards out and looked to see if there are any burns or melted areas on it and everything looks fine. I have no clue where to start on this.
Quoted from Its_me_aj:I have something really strange going on with may funhouse. when I got it it was trashed, replaced the mph and driver board with rottendogs and it cleared up all the issues it had and has played flawlessly up until the other day. I have the game out on location and go to check on it and all the feature lights are out and all the solenoid fuses are blown. I looked at everything that I could and nothing felt hot or burnt. I replaced the fuses and everything played ok. So I took the game home and started checking stuff out and found that every single controlled light was melted or started to melt and 2 of the white flashers basically blew up. Also ruddy jaw isn't working any more and the Rudy opts and the staircase opts isn't working either. I took the boards out and looked to see if there are any burns or melted areas on it and everything looks fine. I have no clue where to start on this.
I am not sure i have the right answer for this but i would start by unplugging all PF and backbox connectors from your boards, turn on the game then check the Voltage test points. then maybe track the voltage down to the connectors for the controlled light and flashers?
If that is not it then the issue is on the PF and/or backbox. short wire from high voltage coil into your lights maybe? Plug one connector at a time until narrowing down the error then check all that is in between connectors and light.
Quoted from zerbam:Looking for a few new or nice used plastics as shown..........and does anyone know where the big yellow rectangle goes?
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I finally got a chance to check out my plastics. I included all I could find in the picture, but not all are usable. The one in the center that looks like an arrow, the popcorn piece below it and the slings are in very good shape. The ones on the right are all missing some (or all in the case of the mirror) artwork and the 2 on the left are broken.
2018-08-28 20.15.23 (resized).jpgQuoted from zerbam:Has anyone figured out where this big yellow plastic belongs in their Funhouse?
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I didn't have it in my used plastics bin and I changed every plastic. I also scanned the playfield and didn't see it.
Quoted from zerbam:do any of the fellow Funhouse owners have an extra "Rudy's lamp" assembly or can supply the part numbers for the proper light socket, riser, lamp shade and any other parts required..........thanks for any help
Mike
I may have a spare. I’ll look tonight
Shopping my 3rd FH....On first observation Rudy looks cross eyed in his left eye. Ill start researching but if anyone has fixed a cross eyed Rudy Let me know what you did. Thx!
Quoted from billsfanmd:Shopping my 3rd FH....On first observation Rudy looks cross eyed in his left eye. Ill start researching but if anyone has fixed a cross eyed Rudy Let me know what you did. Thx!
Possibly the eyelink which is a small piece of bent metal. More likely the eyelet is broken on the eyeball itself. Both easy fixes
Quoted from zerbam:Has anyone figured out where this big yellow plastic belongs in their Funhouse?
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I don't have a FH but usually those solid-color plastics sit underneath something else, like a ramp or as a diffuser for lamps. And sometimes there are just leftover parts from when something didn't get put into the final game!
Quoted from lukex:Possibly the eyelink which is a small piece of bent metal. More likely the eyelet is broken on the eyeball itself. Both easy fixes
thx...best place for rudy parts?
Quoted from billsfanmd:thx...best place for rudy parts?
Marco pretty much has all of them.
Quoted from billsfanmd:thx...best place for rudy parts?
Pinbits has a rebuild kit.
Quoted from Lermods:Pinbits has a rebuild kit.
thx
Just FYI to anyone who bought those metal gears on ebay.
Saw one other negative review on these gears, so I just assumed the guy didn't put it in right maybe?
I first purchased the sector gear, replaced it and (still using the circle plastic gear)
It worked great for about 4 months then the round plastic gear broke.
Tried replacing the round plastic gear with the new metal round gear. There was to much resistance (when using both metal gears) that the motor locked up, Tried a few things and couldn't get it to work.
Spent a couple hours messing with it the other night.
found two issues, noticed there was a lot more play with the plastic gears btwn teeth.
I needed to file in btwn the teeth on the metal sector gear and in some places file the teeth down a little bit where there was resistance. for good measure I did the same thing to the metal part of the circle gear.
Second issue, The circle gear was 1mm - 2mm to wide (when tightening down the screws it locked down the gear). I used a Dremel and shaved it down a tad.
Added a little bit of superlube to the gear teeth, now it works and sounds smoother the a new set of plastic gears. Figured one less thing to worry about breaking is a good thing, especially on location.
Anyone out there using the 9.05H (home rom)? Seems that the IPDB links have the file names mislabeled and they are not the expected sizes.
Just curious: Was there ever a definitive answer about the Sausage Bonus on the sample ROMs? Seems the question has been asked a lot, but not really answered.
Quoted from Zennmaster:Just curious: Was there ever a definitive answer about the Sausage Bonus on the sample ROMs? Seems the question has been asked a lot, but not really answered.
What's the question? 
Quoted from mollyspub:What's the question?
Do the Sample games' ROMs have the Sausage Bonus? Or is that strictly a feature of the production ROMs?
Quoted from Zennmaster:Do the Sample games' ROMs have the Sausage Bonus? Or is that strictly a feature of the production ROMs?
I can't find a video of this. Does he say anything specific or anything specific on the display? I've never run into this bonus that I'm aware of. I believe mine has the sample rom as mine is a frankenfunhouse. I'll doublecheck and test it tonight, but I'm not sure what I'm looking for.
Quoted from Zablon:I can't find a video of this. Does he say anything specific or anything specific on the display? I've never run into this bonus that I'm aware of. I believe mine has the sample rom as mine is a frankenfunhouse. I'll doublecheck and test it tonight, but I'm not sure what I'm looking for.
The Sausage Bonus is awarded after a number of Rudy hits (I think it starts at 6, and maxes out at 12). The number gets reset when the high scores are reset, and then get incremented each time the bonus is awarded. Rudy says "You big sausage", and the player gets a million points.
Quoted from Zennmaster:The Sausage Bonus is awarded after a number of Rudy hits (I think it starts at 6, and maxes out at 12). The number gets reset when the high scores are reset, and then get incremented each time the bonus is awarded. Rudy says "You big sausage", and the player gets a million points.
Mine is a sample game, curious to try this with glass off (gotta tweak some lights any way) and will report back.
Quoted from adamross:About to convert all lights to LED and wondering if anyone has tips on what colors look best on this game?
I just did mine but first ordered a test batch from comet and tried several options (with pics) you can see more here:
Keep reading on that page (so its not lost in the shuffle) I decided to scrap the ultimate optix ones (non-ghosting, etc) and went with the cheaper 2SMD's since I am adding an LED OCD.
I also went with the LED rings, I LOVE THEM! heh. I have not taken pictures yet (just got things back together late last night *yawn*) but I will asap.
Quoted from arcadenerd925:Mine is a sample game, curious to try this with glass off (gotta tweak some lights any way) and will report back.
Cool, thanks! I've heard one or two people say they never got the Sausage Bonus on their samples, but I haven't been able to confirm if it was missing from the ROM, or if they had some other issue.
I just joined the club with a Sample game, but it's going to be a few days before I can get it set up, and while I think the Samples have some really nice features and historical/collector coolness, I have to admit, I'd miss the "You big... SAUSAGE!" callout.
Quoted from Zennmaster:The Sausage Bonus is awarded after a number of Rudy hits (I think it starts at 6, and maxes out at 12). The number gets reset when the high scores are reset, and then get incremented each time the bonus is awarded. Rudy says "You big sausage", and the player gets a million points.
Is this different than the "Million" reward where he says "Million" after hitting him so many times (3x?)? I know for certain I've never hear him say "you big sausage".
Did a bit of digging as it's been many years since I've looked into it. Mine is P-6 / PA-1 The game says Rev P-6 and Sy. .90 - 11-5-90. Mine is unique in many ways as it is the first off the line non sample/non proto. I think they took leftover spare parts to make this one as I have a mix of old and new. Sys-11 soundboard, widerails, L.S. Topcoat instead of diamond plating (similar) and a few other things I probably haven't found. It is also signed by Pat Lawlor under the cabinet (that was quite the surprise to find!).
Quoted from Zennmaster:Cool, thanks! I've heard one or two people say they never got the Sausage Bonus on their samples, but I haven't been able to confirm if it was missing from the ROM, or if they had some other issue.
I just joined the club with a Sample game, but it's going to be a few days before I can get it set up, and while I think the Samples have some really nice features and historical/collector coolness, I have to admit, I'd miss the "You big... SAUSAGE!" callout.
Yea I just restored mine and most of the sample features are gone (wide rails, etc), I'm considering figuring out what i need to do to update the boards (update the sound board?) so i can run the latest ROM.
Actually, I have a question. I only did insert and GI LED's, next up, I need to do the backboard/translite switch to LED's. Anyone do this that can share what they did?
Quoted from arcadenerd925:Actually, I have a question. I only did insert and GI LED's, next up, I need to do the backboard/translite switch to LED's. Anyone do this that can share what they did?
Every backbox led change I've seen on funhouse looks bad. I would say if you are intent on doing it, make sure to diffuse them so they aren't so spotlighted.
Quoted from arcadenerd925:Quoted from Zennmaster:
The Sausage Bonus is awarded after a number of Rudy hits (I think it starts at 6, and maxes out at 12). The number gets reset when the high scores are reset, and then get incremented each time the bonus is awarded. Rudy says "You big sausage", and the player gets a million points.
Mine is a sample game, curious to try this with glass off (gotta tweak some lights any way) and will report back.
I have a Sample also. I've never encountered the sausage bonus.
Quoted from Elicash:Guys, in the middle of my restoration. Anyone know where i can buy these nylon sleeves that are all over the top of the playfield?
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Marcos carries them but is OOS.
This place appears to have them in stock.
http://bayareaamusements.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=MX-8371
I am guessing Pinball Resource probably also has them.
Awesome thanks!
Actually found the part # too. It is called a spacer spool for anyone else looking for it.
part number 03-8371
Quoted from Elicash:Awesome thanks!
Actually found the part # too. It is called a spacer spool for anyone else looking for it.
part number 03-8371
Yeah, those are what i ordered from Marco (in stock)
Quoted from arcadenerd925:I just did mine but first ordered a test batch from comet and tried several options (with pics) you can see more here:
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/funhouse-my-first-restoration-help-me-not-botch-this/page/2#post-4159591
Keep reading on that page (so its not lost in the shuffle) I decided to scrap the ultimate optix ones (non-ghosting, etc) and went with the cheaper 2SMD's since I am adding an LED OCD.
I also went with the LED rings, I LOVE THEM! heh. I have not taken pictures yet (just got things back together late last night *yawn*) but I will asap.
Very helpful, thanks!
Quoted from Zablon:Is this different than the "Million" reward where he says "Million" after hitting him so many times (3x?)? I know for certain I've never hear him say "you big sausage".
Did a bit of digging as it's been many years since I've looked into it. Mine is P-6 / PA-1 The game says Rev P-6 and Sy. .90 - 11-5-90. Mine is unique in many ways as it is the first off the line non sample/non proto. I think they took leftover spare parts to make this one as I have a mix of old and new. Sys-11 soundboard, widerails, L.S. Topcoat instead of diamond plating (similar) and a few other things I probably haven't found. It is also signed by Pat Lawlor under the cabinet (that was quite the surprise to find!).
Here's a video of the Sausage Bonus, although the callout appears to get interrupted. It's also followed by a bunch of what sounds like machine gun fire. It's one of those kooky things that I'll be disappointed not to have. It sounds like it's similar to the bonus you're describing, but with a different callout.
So far, it seems nobody with a Sample ROM has seen this feature, although the sound samples appear to be there. I'm now curious to see what kind of ROM hack might be possible. I realize, though, how small the potential audience is, so I doubt there is much value beyond the fun factor of actually doing it.
Your machine definitely sounds like it's something special!
I've been bending everyone's ear with all my talk about the Sausage Bonus, I figured it's time to share some pics. I picked this guy up last weekend. There is some work going on in my basement at the moment, so Rudy will be living in my van for the next few days until the coast is clear and I bring him inside.
Sample game Number 90, if I read the label correctly.
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2018-09-09 16.34.50 (resized).jpg2018-09-09 16.34.58 (resized).jpg2018-09-09 17.42.08 (resized).jpgQuoted from Zennmaster:Here's a video of the Sausage Bonus, although the callout appears to get interrupted. It's also followed by a bunch of what sounds like machine gun fire. It's one of those kooky things that I'll be disappointed not to have. It sounds like it's similar to the bonus you're describing, but with a different callout.
So far, it seems nobody with a Sample ROM has seen this feature, although the sound samples appear to be there. I'm now curious to see what kind of ROM hack might be possible. I realize, though, how small the potential audience is, so I doubt there is much value beyond the fun factor of actually doing it.
Your machine definitely sounds like it's something special!
Actually if you watch a bit longer, it says the "Million" line after some other hits. Guess I'll have to try a force to see if I see it.
Finally got around to seeing if i could get the Sausage bonus on my sample game, apparently it is in there!
on another side note, just finished my restore (well, the bulk of it). And i am noticing if I hit a fast ball up the ramp when it comes down the right wireform (if it has enough speed, I'd say 50% of the time) it smacks the welded bracket for the switch, bounces off one of the star posts and then continues.
I swear it never did this before but its possible I just wasn't paying attention? Feels like this should be a smooth shot but if the ball is traveling fast I dont see how it could avoid hitting that bracket.
20180911_220007 (resized).jpgQuoted from arcadenerd925:Finally got around to seeing if i could get the Sausage bonus on my sample game, apparently it is in there!
What version do you have? I just tried it on mine and did it about 50 times and he never does it.
I get:
Ow
This is really starting to annoy me
That was no accident
Big Deal
What did I ever do to you
Stop it!
The first 5 are kind of random starting with Ow!, and then finally Stop it! seems to be at the same point the You Big Sausage is each time.
I have the batteries out of mine - getting ready to mod for nvram. I'll have to see if there is maybe some setting in the audits that maybe controls this.
Also...I never realized that was an opto. I thought it worked like a target switch on the lip
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