(Topic ID: 78297)
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Road Show
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Quoted from PinRob:Curious as I've always read that you should install the flipper coil diodes away from the stop and on yours you did one the other way.
Ah yes, the two lower flippers and the left mini flipper do look backwards.
Quoted from Pinfidel:Wow! Pristine job SS! Looks awesome.
The PF looks like glass. Very, very nice. GL the rest of the way.
Thank You! 
We did this playfield and I have to agree, it looks like glass and the game looks to be coming together nicely.
The shooter lane repair looks gorgeous! I really like the way those turn out the way we repair them.
It's nice to see some of our work in a game. You will have to LMK what everyone says about the pf at the show.
Thanks Again!
Chris Kruger
Ames Games
Quoted from stephenshane237:I do need some help from someone that owns a RS, the wires I show in the first photo come from the cabinet harness and should hook up in the backbox, they are for the shaker motor. I can't seem to find this connection but maybe its because I have been working on this since 7 a.m.. If someone can point me in the right direction for this one I would surely appreciate it.
Did you figure this out? If not, let me know and I'll take a pic of mine.
Chris
Quoted from PinRob:Curious as I've always read that you should install the flipper coil diodes away from the stop and on yours you did one the other way. But I do see the bundle of wires would be right where the coil wires come out.
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That is actually how they were when I took the game apart. Also I checked some photos of the underneath of playfield from treasure cove and they were done the same way.
Quoted from mcluvin:Did you figure this out? If not, let me know and I'll take a pic of mine.
Chris
Found the connection when I removed the playfield but thanks.
I have to trace down a phantom row 4 switch issue, I thought it was the coin door from chesnut, so I swapped the harness hope its fine should know in an hour or two if it works.
Quoted from stephenshane237:That is actually how they were when I took the game apart. Also I checked some photos of the underneath of playfield from treasure cove and they were done the same way.
probably incorrect from the factory or a previous owner? Per VID rebuild flipper thread, lugs/diode side should always be away form the stop as he has seen the coils/ plastic be damaged by the repeated pounding into the stop side. I think the plastic tab with the lugs breaks? I have seen it on games I have worked on before when coild were installed wrong.
Quoted from Whysnow:probably incorrect from the factory or a previous owner? Per VID rebuild flipper thread, lugs/diode side should always be away form the stop as he has seen the coils/ plastic be damaged by the repeated pounding into the stop side. I think the plastic tab with the lugs breaks? I have seen it on games I have worked on before when coild were installed wrong.
Got it never thought about it before, you learn something new everyday I will change them around for safety then.
Per Vid's guide -
This is the correct installation of the Coil; Diodes safely away from the Coil Stop. It matters, do it right.
Some Coils were installed backwards at the factory, so you may have to pull a little slack wire from the harnesses to reach the proper position. Don't worry if you have to clip a few nylon Zip Ties to produce the slack you need.
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Ok playfield back in Row 4 issue solved no errors and plays great. I have to reverse the flipper coils, adjust 2 switch banks install 2 led flashers, and give it one final check I will take photos tomorrow in the daylight to do it justice. I also have to install the radio and bracket but I need a few bolts will finish that tomorrow night.
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This is the correct installation of the Coil; Diodes safely away from the Coil Stop. It matters, do it right.
Some Coils were installed backwards at the factory, so you may have to pull a little slack wire from the harnesses to reach the proper position. Don't worry if you have to clip a few nylon Zip Ties to produce the slack you need.image.jpg 37 KB
Way ahead of you already started reversing them only takes a few minutes, but I was just putting the finishing touches on an AFM playfield that I have to deliver tomorrow. I did a MB for this individual as well a few months back wonder what he will have for me next. Then onto the final list and play adjustments for RS so I am 99.99% I am making it to the show.
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DSCN1832.JPGThat is freaking beautiful! Congratz!
You got me wondering what chrome trim around the head would look like now though.
Chris
Just got back from the show - by far the nicest Road Show there, maybe the nicest machine there too IMO.
Quoted from KevInBuffalo:Hope it's still on the floor tomorrow. Looking forward to seeing it.
It will be there on Saturday all day as well
Congrats on finishing the project Stephen. Have a great time tomorrow at the show. Awesome job buddy! 
Melbourne
Quoted from FirePower:Great job. I got one game in on this on Friday. By far the best RS i have ever played.
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Thanks glad I could bring it so people could play it, it sure did get a lot of play on it during the 2 days at the show
Quoted from Digimatt:I had a chance to play this game at the Ohio Show! One of the best looking and playing pins at the show. Amazing job beautiful example of a great game! Congrats!
Thanks I had many great compliments on this game, next year I might bring my IJ, TOTAN, TZ, and Corvette they are all high end machines but people enjoyed RS so I will bring some A-listers next year ! glad you enjoyed it.
Quoted from evanshane237:It was a lot of fun to restore as well as play congratulations on all the good compliments dad.
Evan, when are you getting your first machine to restore in 30 days?
Rob
Quoted from evanshane237:It was a lot of fun to restore as well as play congratulations on all the good compliments dad.
That is so great to hear. Congrats on having such a great Dad Evan. Make sure you watch him closely and learn how to repair those machines champ.
Have fun playing that awesome Road Show.
Great job on the beautiful restoration. Even though I had to wait because of the long line, I finally got my turn and really enjoyed playing probably the nicest game at the show. I wish I had your talent and craftsmanship.
Quoted from PinRob:Evan, when are you getting your first machine to restore in 30 days?
Rob
He is looking for a Funhouse to be his first restoration just need to find one now !
Quoted from stephenshane237:I decided because at the Ohio show there is a few RS's there that play so badly I can understand why people think this game is terrible. I have decided to do a major restoration on this game and finish in time to take it to the Ohio show so people can play. The game will not be for sale as this is the 3rd time I have had this game and its not going anywhere. Please fell free to make any suggestions to this restoration as far as modding as such as you wish. I will be doing a new CC'd playfield, all chrome trim, new cabinet decals, LED's, airbrushing red and ted, polishing ball guides, and the list goes on and on. I have done many restorations a few of them are posted below and I will spend the most time on this one because everyone has MB, TZ, IJ, and AFM's that have had numerous restoration and threads on, I think this will be one of very few RS's that have had all the treatment and $ spent on it as the A-listers.
http://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/indiana-jones-high-end-restoration-thread-my-high-end
http://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/tz-full-restoration-in-20-days
http://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/monster-bash-playfield-swap-restoration-photosOne of the nicest restorations I have ever seen! The line at the show to play it was never ending. I bought the Roadshow two down from this piece of Art. Enjoyed meeting you and thanks in advance for the lockdown bar for mine!
- Rich
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