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Great thread, thanks guys! I just got a Space Station and this has been a great source of information.
I have a small problem I'm trying to figure out with the lower right plastics surrounding a flasher. It looks like they are layered somehow? I could use a few close up pics of that area if anyone can help.
Here are the pieces I have, and I will receive the missing plastic next week.
Yep those are the ones, thanks. I could use some side view pictures though, to see how they are attached. The previous owner had it partially dismantled, and I don't think I have the right posts.
Manual says:
item Post Part # Sleeve/Rubber
c 02-4002-1 03-7542-10
f 02-4322-1
d 02-4008
OK from your last picture it looks like I do have the same posts, so that's good 
Just need to see how it sits together
Quoted from Freeplay40:How's this??
That's a great picture. Thanks Mark.
So is the upper plastic just floating (attached to the lower plastic with screws and spacers) or does it go all the way to the playfield at the circled area in the picture?
B-11873-1 is the whole assembly if that helps
a Bay Area Amusements search turned up a pic. but they're out of stock 
http://bayareaamusements.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Store_Code=BAA&Screen=PROD&Product_Code=MX-B-11873-1
Quoted from Drano:Anyone have the part # for the ball save armature/tip?
I was looking through the manual and noticed the bell armature assembly had a part # A6306-2
Looked it up on Marco and they have it-$7.95 for the whole rod with the tip.
pbl_a-6306-2.jpg
http://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/A-6306-2
PBL has 'em for $6
http://www.pinballlife.com/index.php?p=product&id=639
In case anyone is interested in a new motor for their Space Station, but can't find one for sale (like me), I was able to get an exact replacement from Marco, and swap parts. Works flawlessly!
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/space-station-motor-replacement#post-2039691
Quoted from Daddy-o:I hit the ball under the station to the right, blockquote>
Are you missing the 1-way gate that sits in the right lane under the station? Balls should only come out there not go in.
If you mean the left lane under the Station as in my picture-no gates. It goes right to a ball-popper.
*edited*If you mean the FAR left lane, yes there are 2 gates very close to each other.
No, I looked again. There are 2 gates on the left lane. Sorry.
I think you are just missing the gate under the station.
Quoted from Daddy-o:I did pull the whole playfield apart with my 10 year old to re-rubber and change bulbs. It is possible we put a gate in the wrong spot We have 3 one way gates on our playfield. 2 on the small upper playfield (blue translucent) and one under the same little playfield, after the wire switch on the far left lane. Are these correct???
Yes. Also 1 on the leftside docking port, and the one discussed above. So, 5 total
The 3 orange ones are on during normal gameplay-they are #1251 lamps
the 2 reds are flashers-#89 lamps
Quoted from TurboBengal:Whats do the updated roms do?
I too am curious about this. Also where to get them?
Quoted from Chosen_S:Its hard to beat the look of the original Space Shuttle target decals though,
I have 2 spare decals I'd send. PM me your shipping address if interested.
I'm pretty sure it's:
12 behind the translite, 6 on the playfield, and the 2 red ones in the bank of 5 mounted vertically behind the ramp. (The orange ones are always lit #1251s)
so...20
Quoted from volkdrive:Mine drops slow yet assembly looks in good shape and is clean.
Mine was slow also. Turned out the drop target had a small crack that you could barely see, and it was rubbing against the washer/E-clip.
Quoted from Chosen_S:Put me on the list too, mines broken and holding on by a thread
Ditto. Thanks for the effort Brian.
-Dave
Quoted from heni1977:I would replace opto on board.
I found the optos for a decent price. I bought extras: $4.50 ea. or $3.99 6+
http://www.competitiveproducts.com/list.php?id=346
Quoted from Platypus:but some where you can see the bulbs directly, like near the flippers, were a little harsh. I added some green condoms to them and they look great. I also used condoms on the four yellow and four blue LED's on and below the upper playfield
Frosted LEDs help diffuse the light.
Looks like someone is selling a translite over on KLOV. Might help someone:
http://forums.arcade-museum.com/showthread.php?t=359203
I've referenced this thread a couple times, but have not added any fuses yet. maybe helpful?
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/williams-system-11-bullet-proofing-thread
Quoted from Chosen_S:Can I get the other motor with the shorter shaft and swap parts?
That's exactly what I did a while back:
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/space-station-motor-replacement
Quoted from goingincirclez:- Looks like I am missing the art plastic that covers the lower pop bumper. Does anyone have a spare?
PM sent
Quoted from matt_adams:In switch test mode the optos sometimes both work or are sometimes both dead. Weirdly in switch test while I am touching nothing the game will register a load of switches on its own..
Are the switches that randomly register in column 7 with the optos?
Quoted from volkdrive:powdercoating shop back open, picked up parts today. Black with silver sparkle. .
I'll bet that looks awesome. pics soon?
Quoted from bpull:Scottmaggie, I had to make my own using this.
http://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/77-8593
Brian
Didn't know about that tool. Looks awesome-thanks!
Quoted from urbanledge:Guys,
Could someone post a pic of their right outlane.
Well the outlane and the area just above it with the rubber/flasher
Thanks
I counted 24 total #44 lamps (including the 6 around the station). 16 total #555 lamps (12 across the top and 3 light up the Williams logo in the corner)
Quoted from Chosen_S:Space Station is a system11 A, you can find a few other solutions, to the power board, marco is the most expensive
ebay.com link » Brand New Wdp3211a Power Supply Board For Williams 3 11 Amp Data East Pinball
Space Station is System 11B 
Quoted from Its_me_aj:So who was all bidding on the prototype mini pf on eBay??
Seems to me like it went rather cheap, especially for someone with a missing or broken one.
ebay.com link: Williams Space Station Pinball Prototype Mini Upper Playfield
Quoted from MustangPaul:Well then anyone else need a new ramp? Probably need at least 5 people I would think.
I could use a new blue ramp.
User error, I cracked mine at the base during install and have been meaning to purchase another.
Quoted from Its_me_aj:What do you think?
I think it has potential-a simple change that looks pretty cool.
Love to see more pictures when it's finished. I might copy you.
Quoted from Chosen_S:The original is so classic, if you change it, don’t change it... except ... you have sky blue armor, maybe use that color in the stencil work somehow
Agree stock is almost always better.
IMO, it's easy to go too far with mods and it starts to look gaudy.
Nice boards! Just going to ask...are you absolutely sure you don't want an original Williams Space Station? It's a pretty cool game... 
Quoted from bpull:Here are the vacuum form ships I'm doing. I have the silver one on mine and love the look.
Brian[quoted image]
Do you have any pics you would share of the silver one in your game?
I have one of your white ones now. Nice product.
Quoted from ViperJelly:Just got a space station and am very happy with it, love the shots and challenging ramp.
My machine has a NOS playfield but the right outlane looks to be different than standard. It appears they were thinking of putting in another kick-back. Anyone have any details on this?[quoted image]
Interesting. I have no idea, but my elderly father would love that. He gets so annoyed with that side drain
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