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Quoted from EricHadley:
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I like the shape of the side rails better than the rounded ones. Very nice. Who sells them?

#16556 4 years ago

BAC

Bacondaddy

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5y 35,400 55

Quoted from jawjaw:
Blades could be too far apart. It should be pretty obvious if switch contacts are touching when you press the target. Seriously doubt this switch is "bad". It either needs adjusting or maybe clean the contacts.

So indeed it turned out to be the contacts. Once I had the switch out I was able to clean the contacts with some super fine sandpaper (wiping alone didn't really do the trick), and now all seems good. Thanks for the advice.

#16557 4 years ago

DIO

Dee-Bow

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Regina, SK

8y 101K 5,293 4

Quoted from EricHadley:
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Aweee siiick!

#16558 4 years ago

JAW

jawjaw

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Quoted from Bacondaddy:
So indeed it turned out to be the contacts. Once I had the switch out I was able to clean the contacts with some super fine sandpaper (wiping alone didn't really do the trick), and now all seems good. Thanks for the advice.

Glad you got it figured out.

#16559 4 years ago

ROB

Robertstone0407

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Marysville, OH

7y 122K 3,054 9 64

New sparky coming. Cant wait

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#16560 4 years ago

JAS

jandrea95

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Curious if someone who has installed the pinbits protectors could offer some advice. First of all, I think my sparky could be "too far forward" if that is such a thing. The sparky protector really had to be pushed against his legs to install it, no gap whatsoever, and it fits up just like factory (factory protector tight too).

Also, any advice on hardware for the kit? I thought with a kit specific to the game I would get extended hardware needed to install the kit, but I digress.

Thanks

#16561 4 years ago

GOD

embryon

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Quoted from jandrea95:
Curious if someone who has installed the pinbits protectors could offer some advice. First of all, I think my sparky could be "too far forward" if that is such a thing. The sparky protector really had to be pushed against his legs to install it, no gap whatsoever, and it fits up just like factory (factory protector tight too).
Also, any advice on hardware for the kit? I thought with a kit specific to the game I would get extended hardware needed to install the kit, but I digress.
Thanks

At a loss in what your saying. I installed pinbits protector using my existing hardware. You may have an issue with sparky placement? Photos may help us give advice.

#16562 4 years ago

JAS

jandrea95

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Quoted from embryon:
At a loss in what your saying. I installed pinbits protector using my existing hardware. You may have an issue with sparky placement? Photos may help us give advice.

Basically the sparky protector hits his legs just before the screw holes lineup. Regarding hardware the extended posts that the lights screw to wont attach (not enough threads) on the existing hardware.

#16563 4 years ago

GOD

embryon

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Quoted from jandrea95:
Basically the sparky protector hits his legs just before the screw holes lineup. Regarding hardware the extended posts that the lights screw to wont attach (not enough threads) on the existing hardware.

Can you try to elongate the a holes a little or does it miss by a long shot?

#16564 4 years ago

JAS

jandrea95

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Quoted from embryon:
Can you try to elongate the a holes a little or does it miss by a long shot?

Im going to give it a shot. I certainly appreciate your replies.

#16565 4 years ago

LIT

midcoastsurf

Lit Frames

Naperville, IL

11y 100K 2,035 2

Quoted from Leachdude:
Yes, I just seen those yesterday and thought they may be a better option. Anyone campare the two yet?

Yes, I have the Stern LCD frame and I collaborated with Pinsiders over 6 months to bring my frame to market in January. Here's a rundown of what my frame (Lit Frames) offers vs the Stern models:

- Black aluminum frame
- Remote control for:
- White LED + RGB lighting
- Brightness control
- On/off
- 6’ cord off the frame so you can hide cord behind a wall without connections in the wall
- Black plexi back panel to block light shining out the back
- D Rings for 1 screw wall mounting (Stern includes 4 screws and the frame mounts permanently to the wall)
- Free shipping
- Tax included
- 30 day warranty
- Weekend customer support

Use code "getlit" for $10 off a frame at litframes.com (Stern DMD model if you want to frame Metallica translites)

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#16566 4 years ago

COL

Colsond3

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Langhorne, PA

9y 143K 9,136 7 1

Quoted from EricHadley:
Before & after, thoughts? Go

Pinball Refinery purple on mine as well, with green metallic flip buttons.
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#16567 4 years ago

COL

Colsond3

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Langhorne, PA

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Quoted from yzfguy:
The hammer is one of the coolest features of the game imo. It doesn't block my view of anything. I think that's just something people use to help rationalize picking up a pro.

I don’t think it’s rationalizing anything. MET is one of the few games where the pro is enough fun on its own.

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#16568 4 years ago

YZF

yzfguy

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Quoted from Colsond3:
I don’t think it’s rationalizing anything. MET is one of the few games where the pro is enough fun on its own.

Proof that even hotshot attorneys are sometimes dead wrong!

#16569 4 years ago

GOD

embryon

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Quoted from Colsond3:
I don’t think it’s rationalizing anything. MET is one of the few games where the pro is enough fun on its own.

Agree and I own a premium. I just like the additional toys etc but pro game play is top notch too

#16570 4 years ago

RUM

Rum-Z

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Adrian, MI

13y 150K 3,968 29

Having any Metallica is better than having no Metallica.

#16571 4 years ago

JJF

JeffF

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11y 92,800 1,247 12

Quoted from Colsond3:
Pinball Refinery purple on mine as well, with green metallic flip buttons.
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Nice, and wicked nice stool!

#16572 4 years ago

JAW

jawjaw

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Does my Sparky magnet look mushroomed bad? I tried removing the magnet core but the nut will not budge. I then tried removing the whole magnet assembly but it will not budge either. I understand the nut can be very tight but the whole assembly? I'm afraid to get too aggressive and damage playfield. Any advice would be appreciated.

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#16573 4 years ago

NDE

Spyderturbo007

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9y 108K 5,648

I would definitely replace the core. I've also seen people grind down the mushroomed part and then re-polish it. You'll want to make sure you bring it up through the play field.

I'd use an impact to get it off if it was me.

#16574 4 years ago

GOD

embryon

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https://www.pinball.center/en/shop/pinball-parts/cabinet-parts/flipper-buttons/?p=2

Not sure but this nut/core may be loktited on. So all you need is to heat it a little to break the seal. Then it should release easily

#16575 4 years ago

COL

Colsond3

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Langhorne, PA

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I got a PM or two about the metallic flipper buttons on my game. If anybody wants them you can get them here:

#16576 4 years ago

JAW

jawjaw

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Quoted from Spyderturbo007:
I would definitely replace the core. I've also seen people grind down the mushroomed part and then re-polish it. You'll want to make sure you bring it up through the play field.
I'd use an impact to get it off if it was me.

Quoted from embryon:
Not sure but this nut/core may be loktited on. So all you need is to heat it a little to break the seal. Then it should release easily

I'll give heat a try. Hopefully I can get the core out. Everything just seems extremely tight.

#16577 4 years ago

FEZ

Fezmid

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9y 89,300 1,860

Quoted from jawjaw:
I'll give heat a try. Hopefully I can get the core out. Everything just seems extremely tight.

The recommendation I was given was (along the same lines) to just activate the magnet a bunch of times to heat it up, and then undo the nut. It worked for me, and then I just pulled it up and off of the playfield.

#16578 4 years ago

YZF

yzfguy

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Quoted from jawjaw:
Everything just seems extremely tight.

That's what SHE said

#16579 4 years ago

N_W

Neal_W

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9y 99,550 3,435

Quoted from jawjaw:
I understand the nut can be very tight but the whole assembly?

It is mushroomed at the top, so loosening the assembly does not help, since it will not pull down through without damaging the playfield. You need a large wrench and screw driver for that job. (to hold the center while turning the nut) Heating the nut makes sense.

#16580 4 years ago

JGI

John_I

Do not use an impact driver. Good chance the nut and magnet pole will break free together and do serious damage as they get dragged down through the playfield. You want the pole to go out the top side and not move downward in the slightest amount.

I have a huge wrench and huge screwdriver for this job. Heating can also help loosen the locktite.

#16581 4 years ago

JAW

jawjaw

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So I need to heat my nut while being careful not to jerk my shaft? Got it!

#16582 4 years ago

JAW

jawjaw

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Got the core out of the Sparky magnet this weekend. It wasn't as mushroomed as I thought but still replaced it. I pulsed the magnet many times before trying to loosen the nut. It didn't feel like that was heating it up at all but the nut did break free with a little force.

#16583 4 years ago

JAW

jawjaw

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#16584 4 years ago

JGI

John_I

https://www.pinballlife.com/magnet-core-plug.html

Good job! Something everyone should do when they pick up a game used. I'm due to remove mine and file it down a little.

#16585 4 years ago

TMB

Roostking

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10y 106K 8,563 2

Quoted from jawjaw:
Got the core out of the Sparky magnet this weekend. It wasn't as mushroomed as I thought but still replaced it. I pulsed the magnet many times before trying to loosen the nut. It didn't feel like that was heating it up at all but the nut did break free with a little force.

What is the part #, or where did you order from?

#16586 4 years ago

JCW

LOTR_breath

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Fultondale, AL

11y 125K 5,675 9 101

#16587 4 years ago

TDR

Who-Dey

In Memoriam

9y 117K 11,746 7 12

I wish there was a how to video of someone changing one of these out. Whats the best way to heat it up, a hair dryer or what?

#16588 4 years ago

RMS

ralphs007

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Gilbertsville, PA

6y 85,550 1,907

Quoted from Who-Dey:
I wish there was a how to video of someone changing one of these out. Whats the best way to heat it up, a hair dryer or what?

I had to remove some small sex bolts, on my gun holster, that I used loctite on. I used a soldering iron to break the bond. I just held it on the sex bolts, for less than a minute and it broke the loctite bond.
Hopefully someone will chime in as to whether or not,this is a good idea to use on a pinball magnet.

#16589 4 years ago

CBS

roar

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Hamilton, ON

8y 70,050 1,796 1 15

Quoted from ralphs007:
I had to remove some small sex bolts, on my gun holster, that I used loctite on. I used a soldering iron to break the bond. I just held it on the sex bolts, for less than a minute and it broke the loctite bond.
Hopefully someone will chime in as to whether or not,this is a good idea to use on a pinball magnet.

Off to google sex bolts and gun holsters!

Edit: Holy smokes, they're a thing! Haha, I thought you meant hex bolts for sure!

#16590 4 years ago

???

TheBrewhouse

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9y 66,800 244

Quoted from Who-Dey:
Whats the best way to heat it up, a hair dryer or what?

I put a hairdryer on high for about 15 seconds and then the nut came off easily.

#16591 4 years ago

CJM

Supersquid

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Sunnyvale, CA

5y 52,900 421 6 8

Quoted from roar:
Off to google sex bolts and gun holsters!
Edit: Holy smokes, they're a thing! Haha, I thought you meant hex bolts for sure!

Also called Chicago screws, but sex bolts is more fun to say. Also to see peoples faces when you call them that

#16592 4 years ago

JGI

John_I

Yes a hair dryer is better than a torch...

#16593 4 years ago

RMS

ralphs007

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Gilbertsville, PA

6y 85,550 1,907

I'm hoping to join the club sometime this year. But first I have to sell my house,and then find a new one to live in.
I'd like to pick up a Metallica Premium/LE Huo pin locally. I have a ton of questions,so I guess I should start at page one in this thread.
In the meantime, I'll be popping in and out with a couple of questions anyway
P.S
I wouldn't be against a NIB,but I have a feeling, they're tough to find now.

#16594 4 years ago

JBB

Kawydud

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11y 75,050 1,708

A 1/2" ratchet and the correct size socket loosens that jam nut every time, never had to heat any of the 3 games up that we have.

#16595 4 years ago

MAT

ktm450

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Geelong

11y 39,550 163 10

Quoted from ktm450:
Been awhile but I purchased this rising cross kit off RobF and have finally finished making all the missing pieces. I started by machining up the cam that pushes the switches.
I then machined up the pin with the circlip groove for the sliding piece out of stainless steel, I also made the angle slides with the intention of welding to the existing pro cross assembly. After getting all the pieces together I found out the pro assembly is just plated steel. So I figured I would just make a whole new slide assembly from Stainless steel. I used stainless angle sections which I TIG welded down the middle as I would not have the room to fold back on itself as the originals are made in a press.
Then a connecting arm and all finished.
Just need to find out from Mike the best way to connect to the Total Lightshow and it will be good to go!

Finally got the rising cross mod working on my Pro!
Huge shout out to Rick (PoMC) for some detailed photos of the wiring. Helped me out a lot. Thanks very much mate.
I printed a small master of puppets image from the LE cabinet art to go behind and stop the annoying blinding flashers.

#16596 4 years ago

JAS

jandrea95

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Quoted from ralphs007:
I'm hoping to join the club sometime this year. But first I have to sell my house,and then find a new one to live in.
I'd like to pick up a Metallica Premium/LE Huo pin locally. I have a ton of questions,so I guess I should start at page one in this thread.
In the meantime, I'll be popping in and out with a couple of questions anyway
P.S
I wouldn't be against a NIB,but I have a feeling, they're tough to find now.

you can find pro versions NIB, dont know about premium. The pro is SOOOO good though. zero regrets here.

#16597 4 years ago

GOD

embryon

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