(Topic ID: 66130)

Replace one or both slingshot solenoids?

By Dommer

10 years ago



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#1 10 years ago

i was tuning up my pinbot and was working on putting new coil sleeves in the slingshot solenoids. one of them was 'swollen' and is too tight to fit in a new sleeve. was wondering if there would be a noticeable between having an old and new coil or if i should just get a new set. also thought i'd see if there were any fixes other than buying new coils.

also, this is my first time working with coils and want to make sure that the swollen coil isn't a sign of any bigger issue. figure it's not, but would like to make sure.

#2 10 years ago

First, see if they are the correct coils for your game (look in the manual).

New coils won't make the game play any better, so just replace the one that overheated.

New sleeves WILL make the game play better, especially if the old ones are worn.

Check the plungers, they should be smooth and shiny.

Check the plunger tips, they should not have a rolled, mushroomed tip.

Check the plunger links, they should not have too much play.

Check the springs, they should not be rusted or broken.

Clean the Switches by drawing a crisp dollar bill between the contacts.

Set the switch gaps, so they fire at the slightest touch. Bang on the playfield and make sure they don't fire from vibration alone.

Of course, replace the slingshot rubber while you are working on them, along with any cracked star posts.

Clean any black carbon dust from the coils, the underside of the plastics and the surrounding area.

Get ready, your rebuilt slings are going to hit hard!

#3 10 years ago

Thanks for the very thorough info. The plungers are really nice, only had one that was a little rough that I needed to file down.

#4 10 years ago

Swollen coils happen, if it were me I'd just replace the swollen one. If the other slingshot coil still works and a coil sleeve is easy to insert, I'd just keep using that one - won't notice a difference. Bigger improvements would be noticed by replacing the coil sleeves (as you are doing) and lubricating the metal pivot point (I use Super Lube Teflon Oil, Pin Restore usually sells it for ~$5).

#5 10 years ago

Oops, big delay in typing a posting, vid nailed it all!

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