I have a 1964 Williams Soccer, I got the glass out but the playfield will not lift up. I see two latches on the side of the playfield but releasing them did not help. What am I missing?

#2 3 years ago

TPR

frunch

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Point Pleasant, NJ

11y 135K 3,642 10

I don't own any Williams Em's, but there may be a latch under the front end of the playfield that can be accessed through the coin door. Pulling it down, or side-to-side depending on the style of latch, should hopefully release the playfield.

#3 3 years ago

SMM

dr_nybble

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Ottawa, ON

10y 114K 3,540 15

You may have to pull the plunger while lifting.

Like that on my 1965 Heat Wave.

#4 3 years ago

RGJ

bigguybbr

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3y 100K 3,241 6 17

My 65 Williams Big Chief is the same way. You have to pull the plunger back slightly.

#5 3 years ago

AGE

A_Bord

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8y 63,300 887

Yes, same for Moulin Rouge (1965). Pull the plunger back before lifting.

#6 3 years ago

JWR

Apex

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Manitou Springs, CO

9y 44,050 442 11 16

I was working on my soccer this morning, if the shooter wasn't the issue let me know.

#7 3 years ago

DAN

shado01

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Spokane, WA

18y 48,400 149 5 8

Thanks for the suggestions, I did try the plunger but that didn't work. Maybe I wasn't pulling back far enough. I don't have access to the game right now but I will check it again next weekend. Does anyone know, what are the metal latches are for on the left and right side rails of the playfield?

#8 3 years ago

SMM

dr_nybble

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Ottawa, ON

10y 114K 3,540 15

They are to lock the playfield down. Raise them and rotate into the playfield 90 degrees.

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