Hi!
How can locks be "turned" so the key comes out when you lock the translite? I already tried moving the cam in all possible ways and combinations sith no luck. The only way to get the key out in the locked position is if the cam turns to the left side to unlock instead of the right size like its supposed to. Thanks!
Are you talking about the back box keys? All my keys come out in the locked position. Williams, Sega, Stern and Data East. I'm new to pinball (1 year) so maybe I'm confused.
I just purchased no-key locks. ebay.com link: 1 1 8 ARCADE PINBALL COIN DOOR KEYLESS THUMB LOCK NO MORE KEYS TO LOOSE
Quoted from dasvis:ie- rocket science.
Nope. I did that already. Doesn't work. It unlocks to the left side instead of the right side.
I explained in the original post that I tried rotating the cam every way possible and in the end, I have to leave the key inside when I lock the translite
Quoted from KornFreak28:My back box must be messed up then because it won't let the cam turn to the left to make it work
Remove both the Cam AND the little 3/4 moon washer under the cam and place THAT in the correct orientation so that you have it locked and unlocked in the correct locations. The little 3/4 moon washer is what determines the direction of the lock and the position of unlock and lock. Get it correct in your hand testing for lock and key removal, and THEN put the cam on, and then install the lock.
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Quoted from themadman:Remove both the Cam AND the little 3/4 moon washer under the cam and place THAT in the correct orientation so that you have it locked and unlocked in the correct locations. The little 3/4 moon washer is what determines the direction of the lock and the position of unlock and lock. Get it correct in your hand testing for lock and key removal, and THEN put the cam on, and then install the lock.
Finally!!! Thank you for showing this so they all know what I was talking about. Its not as simple as turning the cam 90 degrees in my case. What tool do you use to remove the moon washer? Thanks again! 
Not rocket science but a lot more to it than turning the cam 90 degrees isn't?
Quoted from Homepin:It should practically fall off - if not, a slight pry with a flat blade driver will pop it off.
Thanks as always Homepin! You are always here to help. I'll give it s try and report back.
Quoted from themadman:Remove both the Cam AND the little 3/4 moon washer under the cam and place THAT in the correct orientation so that you have it locked and unlocked in the correct locations. The little 3/4 moon washer is what determines the direction of the lock and the position of unlock and lock. Get it correct in your hand testing for lock and key removal, and THEN put the cam on, and then install the lock.
Hi,
I barely had time to do this: Do I have to Buy the 180 degree washer? In the picture it looks different than the 90 degree washer. Thanks!
That is the standard one. I have only ever seen the 180° washer once so I wouldn't try looking for one.
You should be able to set it up so the lock works over 90° - locked in one position and unlocked when turned 90°
Keep in mind that this washer can be flipped over and there are many combinations of positions - one will be correct for your use.
It is very much like one of those tricky wooden puzzles so good luck finding the correct combo LOL
Quoted from Homepin:That is the standard one. I have only ever seen the 180° washer once so I wouldn't try looking for one.
You should be able to set it up so the lock works over 90° - locked in one position and unlocked when turned 90°
Keep in mind that this washer can be flipped over and there are many combinations of positions - one will be correct for your use.
Thank you Homepin! I will keep trying!
Don't touch the pins or you might as well throw the lock away.
First, leave this tab OFF. Set the lock up so it is working correctly - IE the key comes out at the correct place (in the locked position) - determine which direction the lock has to turn in your machine for it to UNLOCK - THEN fit the washer.
Like I said - these are very much a "puzzle" - perhaps there is someone near you that can assist?
The thing is that the lock does not release the key in the middle position (opposite to the plate) where the translite would be. It only releases the key in the unlocked position (horizontally with the plate)
Now, I can't turn the lock around because it has the grooves on the side to install the plate in. These are the grooves...
It doesn't matter which position the key is in - just determine where the key comes out and start there - the 90° plate and the lock tongue can be fitted in any position that suits on the lock.
Quoted from Homepin:It doesn't matter which position the key is in - just determine where the key comes out and start there - the 90° plate and the lock tongue can be fitted in any position that suits on the lock.
Let me try again....thanks!
OK- I made a short video. Please excuse the noise as it was filmed on the Homepin factory floor this morning and all sorts of things were going on around me.
Quoted from Homepin:OK- I made a short video. Please excuse the noise as it was filmed on the Homepin factory floor this morning and all sorts of things were going on around me.
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Thank you very very much for that video sir! Your contributions to Pinside are always much appreciated! Let me do what you just did. I'll report back
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