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#1 2 years ago

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UPDATE: Changed topic 01/23/23 to Tech - Olympic Hockey EM issues.

Starting a thread for an Olympic Hockey machine I just picked up and I know that I am going to need some assistance with.

At this point I started to tear down the entire top of the playfield as I do with all the machines I get. Right away I am noticing pop bumpers will be needed as well as a few other parts but for the most part the playfield will clean up. Only issue is some wear around the pops.

Upon taking out the top arch I noticed that one of the bulbs had the plastic tube. This one was yellow. Most machines of this era have 2 yellow and two red tubes. Can anyone confirm for me what Olympic Hockey is supposed to have?

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#2 2 years ago

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You can make them whatever color you like. In the case of WMS Hockey, I would go with a green and yellow on each side.

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#3 2 years ago

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I'll be watching this thread with interest. I also recently picked up an Olympic Hockey that will need to be completely torn down, although I have a couple of projects ahead of it in line though. Post plenty of pictures!

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Quoted from Mikala:
You can make them whatever color you like. In the case of WMS Hockey, I would go with a green and yellow on each side.

Realize that was just wondering what the original ones were.

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Need a Diode. Wondering if there’s a replacement I can use for Hitachi 1S315? Hate to buy these as I only need one so wondering if I can use a 1N4001 or 1N4004 in its place?

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#6 2 years ago

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Quoted from meSz:
Starting a thread for an Olympic Hockey machine I just picked up and I know that I am going to need some assistance with.
At this point I started to tear down the entire top of the playfield as I do with all the machines I get. Right away I am noticing pop bumpers will be needed as well as a few other parts but for the most part the playfield will clean up. Only issue is some wear around the pops.
Upon taking out the top arch I noticed that one of the bulbs had the plastic tube. This one was yellow. Most machines of this era have 2 yellow and two red tubes. Can anyone confirm for me what Olympic Hockey is supposed to have?

I picked up one a few weeks ago in good shape and clean. Have not done a full tear down yet. Glad to hear it has bulbs in the upper arch! I’m sure someone will answer your question before I tear mine down.

I did replace all coil sleeves under the playfield and rebuilt the flippers. Was very skeptical of the high ratings this pin had received. The playfield looks barren compared to many other pins.

The playfield layout is utterly brilliant! Very fast table and a blast to play. Just a great pin.

Currently working on a Time Zone and had forgotten they also had bulbs and tubes in the arch. Three of the four red tubes are in good condition and can send a couple of them if you want the original look. The tubes add just a hint of color.

I know it’s a matter of taste, but I like the warm LEDs in the EMs. There are two reds and two whites installed.

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#7 2 years ago

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Quoted from Mikala:
You can make them whatever color you like. In the case of WMS Hockey, I would go with a green and yellow on each side.

Ok so I lied, there are no bulbs in the upper arch !! Forgive me as I obtained a machine that was essentially a “barn find”. So, anyone aware if this machine had the plastic light tubes? If so where did they go??

Quoted from Jackaltr:
Post plenty of pictures!

I’m not one that typically takes pics of a tear down but here are a few.

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#8 2 years ago

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My guess is one of these two spots to keep the bulb from shattering. Most likely done after the fact by someone.

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#9 2 years ago

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Ok so I lied, there are no bulbs in the upper arch !!

I was a little skeptical when you first posted this since Williams eliminated cabaret lighting around 67-68, but that doesn’t mean you can’t add it in now. Most likely, your bottom top apron has the 4 holes for the light bulbs. So just add it in and I still suggest you go with a green and yellow on each side. I have added cabaret lighting on all of my Williams machines.

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#10 2 years ago

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Am I a heratic for thinking about this? Coos said he can do it. My BG is not horrible but just so utterly bland. Done quickly in MS Paint but you get the jist.

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#11 2 years ago

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Quoted from Garrett:
Am I a heratic for thinking about this? Coos said he can do it. My BG is not horrible but just so utterly bland. Done quickly in MS Paint but you get the jist.
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Did he advise what the price would be? Not sure about the vinyl to glass process.

Btw does any of you GI bulbs have the plastic sleeves on it and, if so, where are they located?

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#12 2 years ago

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Did he advise what the price would be? Not sure about the vinyl to glass process.
Btw does any of you GI bulbs have the plastic sleeves on it and, if so, where are they located?

It’s almost 300 just for the vinyl with shipping.

Mine didn’t have any plastic tubes on any GI. But mine had originally gone through some dealer, all associated coin door mechs had been stripped out too.

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#13 2 years ago

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Quoted from Garrett:
It’s almost 300 just for the vinyl with shipping

300 for a film that you then have to apply yourself isn’t too bad but then you still have to buy the glass and a lift channel.

I haven’t even lit my line up yet but I can tell the red in HOCKEY has cracking to it. So we shall see.

I know Shay isn’t going to do a screened version so Coos or BgResto is the only other option.

Quoted from Garrett:
Mine didn’t have any plastic tubes on any GI. But mine had originally gone through some dealer, all associated coin door mechs had been stripped out too.

Thanks for the response.

So at this point I have to order parts (tomorrow) and wait for them to come in before I can finish the playfield. Will start on cleaning up the cabinet tomorrow!

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#14 2 years ago

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Minor set back on the cabinet. Come to find out the front right joint was broken.
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But after a little time I was able to get it back together. image (resized).jpgimage (resized).jpg

I also replaced all of the missing supports for the bottom of the cabinet.
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#15 2 years ago

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Removed a sticker.
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So this is a first…..I’ve used a can of air, turn it upside down and it sprays a freezing air out. This typically freezes the sticker and it comes off easy-peasy. Not this time, the decal separated. image (resized).jpg

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#16 2 years ago

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and it continues with this decal…… once I removed the first layer I then removed the adhesive. It was almost like a heavy duty rubber cement. Unlike rubber cement this stuff was really tacky.
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To my surprise, after the adhesive was removed the artwork remained. I thin used a heat gun and removed another layer of the decal.
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And yet another layer of adhesive….
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A lot of time spent on removing a decal but it’s done!!

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#17 2 years ago

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With the cabinet complete moving into reassembling the playfield.

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#18 2 years ago

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BTW, I did the rework for the backglass that Coos offers (did it for a restorer friend who then had him make one). I saw it in person, and it looks fantastic. If you prefer an alternate color pattern, I'm happy to make adjustments and you can provide him with the art (might save you some money with him).

I also have done custom plastics for two Olympic Hockey pins if you can't find them and need a source (playfield pieces and the hockey rink in the back box). Please PM me to discuss if interested.

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#19 2 years ago

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Quoted from Mr_Tantrum:
BTW, I did the rework for the backglass that Coos offers (did it for a restorer friend who then had him make one). I saw it in person, and it looks fantastic. If you prefer an alternate color pattern, I'm happy to make adjustments and you can provide him with the art (might save you some money with him).
I also have done custom plastics for two Olympic Hockey pins if you can't find them and need a source (playfield pieces and the hockey rink in the back box). Please PM me to discuss if interested.
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Thanks for the post! For me, my plastic are in great shape. Haven’t lit the backglass up yet so not sure there.

Most of the topside of the playfield is back together.

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#20 2 years ago

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The five pops are hilarious at times and really get the bells singing!

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#21 2 years ago

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Question - was there any ground braid in this game?
Previous owner had an extension cord off the ground wire, for the plug, going to the coin door and one of the brackets to the power supply.

I’m thinking just added them as I don’t believe games of this era had grounding wire/braid.

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#22 2 years ago

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Original did not have a ground wire, this era didn’t.

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#23 1 year ago

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Today’s word is determined. As in i am determined to get the coins out of this mache no matter what!! C4FC541B-2E61-4740-AB05-BC54190C32A3 (resized).jpeg

Not being able to locate another I did the best I could.

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#24 1 year ago

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I think I have a pretty decent one you can have.

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#25 1 year ago

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Quoted from Jackaltr:
I think I have a pretty decent one you can have.

Thanks for the offer. I’ll pm ya.

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#26 1 year ago

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Installed a Comet trough light mod. And wanted to see how black flippers looked. Great game!

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#27 1 year ago

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Quoted from Garrett:
Installed a Comet trough light mod. And wanted to see how black flippers looked. Great game![quoted image]

It is a really fun game. I'll try and get my backglass done this week so I can post results.

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#28 1 year ago

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Quoted from gdonovan:
It is a really fun game. I'll try and get my backglass done this week so I can post results.[quoted image]

You print your own?

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#29 1 year ago

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Quoted from Garrett:
You print your own?

Coos

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#30 1 year ago

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Quoted from Garrett:
Installed a Comet trough light mod. And wanted to see how black flippers looked. Great game![quoted image]

I like the through lighted up. It’s not over powering.

Was able to work on mine some more. The coin door was the focus as it was beat.

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#31 1 year ago

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Quoted from gdonovan:
Coos

Would really like to see how it looks as I may get one from him too.

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#32 1 year ago

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My Quicksilver looks superb. I have no doubt my Olympic Hockey will look the same.

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#33 1 year ago

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Finished working on the board today.
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Alway check the fuses as a lot of times I find the wrong ones installed. This was no surprise as 3 of the 4 fuses were wrong. Previous owner installed one 10a in the right place then 30a in the remaining spots (they’re were supposed to be 10 and 15a fuses.

So when I took the cam apart I swore I took pics but ….. so I believe I got it back together correctly
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#34 1 year ago

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Backglass not too bad.

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#35 1 year ago

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Quoted from meSz:
Finished working on the board today.
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Alway check the fuses as a lot of times I find the wrong ones installed. This was no surprise as 3 of the 4 fuses were wrong. Previous owner installed one 10a in the right place then 30a in the remaining spots (they’re were supposed to be 10 and 15a fuses.
So when I took the cam apart I swore I took pics but ….. so I believe I got it back together correctly
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Very nice, looks great again! Interested to see what you think of it when you get it back together.

I play my OH almost every night

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#36 1 year ago

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Quoted from Garrett:
Very nice, looks great again! Interested to see what you think of it when you get it back together.
I play my OH almost every night

Unfortunately, my time back east is coming to an end in a few days. So this will take it back shelf until I come back. Not going to be enjoying it anytime soon.

Started working on the back box. First thing I took apart was the animated puck mech. There’s all kind of grease and dirt on this thing.
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Minor set back on lamp board as somehow a previous owner broke apart one of the (whatchamccallits) light partitions. This will get fixed At a later time.
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#37 1 year ago

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Unfortunately, my time back east is coming to an end in a few days. So this will take it back shelf until I come back. Not going to be enjoying it anytime soon.
Started working on the back box. First thing I took apart was the animated puck mech. There’s all kind of grease and dirt on this thing.
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Minor set back on lamp board as somehow a previous owner broke apart one of the (whatchamccallits) light partitions. This will get fixed At a later time.
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Common issue I would guess. Mine has some deterioration as well, particleboard.

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#38 1 year ago

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Quoted from Garrett:
Common issue I would guess. Mine has some deterioration as well, particleboard.

Yeah agree. Will be an easy fix though.

Whoever own this in the past felt the need to lubricate every moving part. There’s so much grease on this thing.

Good news is the rink is in excellent condition

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#39 1 year ago

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Cleaned all the grease and not really sure what else it was off the one mech.

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#40 1 year ago

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Quoted from Garrett:
Original did not have a ground wire, this era didn’t.

Just to elaborate, this era did have a ground wire that came off the plug connected to the board and then ran to the bracket on the power supply. Looking at the picture below you can see the two green arrows pointing to where the ground wire from the plug is connected to the wire on the board and runs to the power supply. At both points there's a sticker on the board that states GROUND WIRE.
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But I think you, as well as I, were speaking more to the machine having ground wire attaching to all components of the machine. This era of machine didn't have that. Appears a previous owner took it upon themselves to run a ground wire (old cord) from the coin door to the ground on the plug (referring to picture in post #21).

With all that said .... unfortunately I am back West so the work on the machine stops here until I can get back East!

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Need a Diode. Wondering if there’s a replacement I can use for Hitachi 1S315? Hate to buy these as I only need one so wondering if I can use a 1N4001 or 1N4004 in its place?

So I’m back East for few months, still need a diode for the Buzzer coil. Anyone provide input on the above question?

And, if 1N4001 or 4 is suitable which side would the ban go on?

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#42 1 year ago

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Bump for night crowd

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#43 1 year ago

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The banded side of the diode should connect to the buzzer coil.

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I think I'm having issues with my Advance Unit on my Olympic Hockey pin. Works no problem for the 2nd player with the puck going to the right. The issue is with the 1st player when the puck is going to the left. The relay pulls in, doesn't de-energize until I manually open a set of contacts on the same unit.
It's a stacked set of contacts with spacers- Looks like one of the spacers might be missing or something.

I really need a good pic of someone's Goal Advance Unit so I can compare to mine. The side that shows the relays, gears, switches, etc would be awesome!
If anyone has one of these Advance Units for sale let me know
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Quoted from bisceg1:
I think I'm having issues with my Advance Unit on my Olympic Hockey pin. Works no problem for the 2nd player with the puck going to the right. The issue is with the 1st player when the puck is going to the left. The relay pulls in, doesn't de-energize until I manually open a set of contacts on the same unit.
It's a stacked set of contacts with spacers- Looks like one of the spacers might be missing or something.
I really need a good pic of someone's Goal Advance Unit so I can compare to mine. The side that shows the relays, gears, switches, etc would be awesome!
If anyone has one of these Advance Units for sale let me know
Thanks!

Be glad to take a picture BUT my machine is at the point it’s cleaned up but is not working at all!

I’m thinking my cams might be out of sequence? I believe this is the typical issue when getting nothing when turning a EM on??

My plan is to start trying to get it up and running next week.

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#46 1 year ago

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Hey guys I’m glad I found this thread as I just picked one up today. I’ve never worked on an em so this will be an adventure lol. Mine powers on but pops a fuse when I hit start button. Also the score motor on bottom cabinet just keeps spinning. I’m looking for a manual to buy as I believe fuses are not proper. Also my wiring looks different off my transformer..

Also I’m new at posting on here as it seems confusing. Apologize in advance

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#47 1 year ago

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Quoted from Miked42:
Hey guys I’m glad I found this thread as I just picked one up today. I’ve never worked on an em so this will be an adventure lol. Mine powers on but pops a fuse when I hit start button. Also the score motor on bottom cabinet just keeps spinning. I’m looking for a manual to buy as I believe fuses are not proper. Also my wiring looks different off my transformer..
Also I’m new at posting on here as it seems confusing. Apologize in advance
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No apologies needed. Some people would tell you to start your own thread but feel free to post here as I may encounter the same issue(s).

Updated thread topic to Tech - Olympic Hockey EM issues.

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#48 1 year ago

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No apologies needed. Some people would tell you to start your own thread but feel free to post here as I may encounter the same issue(s).
Updated thread topic to Tech - Olympic Hockey EM issues.

So I’ve started cleaning everything which will be a long process… printed out the manual. I’ve noticed several loose screws on relay’s and starting to trace wires. I’ve found a bare burnt up wire on came setup. I suppose this one has many issues. At this point I just want the start motor to stop. Not sure yet as to why it’s blowing fuses on the 15amp fuse (3rd one down) but I believe start motor should stop without pushing start button.

Maybe ball count or advance not going into reset? I’ll be pulling and cleaning those boards and spider. Hard to tell where test position is on schematic.

Is 400 grit sand paper ok to use between contacts? I see so many different opinions on this. Also what’s best to use cleaning the grease and traces on ball count board and other in back box?

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#49 1 year ago

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Quoted from Miked42:
I just want the start motor to stop

Which one(s) of these switches/relays is keeping the motor running?

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Quoted from HowardR:
Which one(s) of these switches/relays is keeping the motor running?
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I suppose it could be any one of those relays. I need to look up sequence of operation as I’m unsure if the score motor comes on when powered up. I would think it comes on initially when start/replay button is pushed. I’m going to start with cleaning those first and check them out

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