Is this a good place to ask the following questions about Stargate?

I thought about selling my Stargate I just got. But the decided to fix it. I just replaced the top left VUK and left sling coils and correctly attached the wires (and previously replaced Q3 and Q10 with IRL540s). I still need to work on the light rope this weekend.

The game works but...

The glider comes out in attract mode and moves back and forth. When game play starts, it goes back in, the pyramid shuts. But immediately, it comes out and stays out for the entire game.

The other issue was the drop targets are not coming back up. But I just tested the switches and it appears that one of the 3 is not registering and one of the two is not registering. So I assume replacing the switches or adjusting should fix this.

I am pleased to say that the flippers are strong and I can get up both steep ramps and obtain all shots from all three flippers.

I am glad no one took me up on the offer to buy the game while it still had some issues. I knew if I spent the time and money to fix it up, I would get to play it and realize that I would want to keep it.

Thanks
Michael

Viperwk:

Thank you! I adjusted the drop target switches so they register correctly.

I tested all the glider functions you mention in the post you referenced. Thanks for referencing the post since it would have taken me a long time to find it.

Switch 21 Glider Motor stop is not registering. All other switches are registering. I checked the connector. I will follow the wire path. I am not familiar with the switch matrix on a Gottlieb. I do have the manual. is there any suggestion on what to test on the boards? Or which board? I do have an extra driver board I bought from PB Resource.

Thanks
Michael

Nevermind. I found the problem. The wire was broken off the lug to the switch. Thanks!

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New question please:
The Horus Pivot unit on the left. The coil got extremely hot. I took off the assembly and the switch did not appear to be fully opening when the pivot was up.

I adjusted the switch. I put the assembly back on. The Pivot would not go down when power was turned off. I traced it to the #31233 Link & Plunger assembly rubbing against the wood hole. I slightly bent the #30727 coil assembly bracket such that the entire shaft went up and down without touching the wood.

Once I adjusted this, the switch was not opening. I bent the switch up slightly. It looks like it is opening when testing. But it is still getting warm, but not as hot as it was.

To add some bulk to the rubber pin thing that moves the switch, I wrapped electrical tape around it and snuggly put on a plastic ring that should push the switch open a tiny bit more. The coil is still getting warm after one long ball with the glass off and allowing the Horus target to stay up for several minutes by keeping the ball away from the shot.

Is getting warm normal? (I think the other pivot was also getting warm but maybe not as warm.)

Thanks
Michael

Thanks. I just wanted to check that a little warm was normal. I believe that the pivot is now opening the switch correctly.
Thanks
Michael