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I just bought a Lightning Pinball a week ago! I'm looking for play field parts like the playfield light cover inserts, plastics, etc. My game will have to be completely restored so any suggestions will be great, since this is my first time do a restoration.
I connected everything up and there is no power. The on switch is very loose but it is flipping over to the on position. Also the board below is the only board on the game with a burn mark. All of the fuses have been checked for continuity and correct type. I'm not familiar with working on, well anything electrical, but what can I check to find the power issue?
Quoted from Jappie:Let me start with my own machine. I bought it in very sorry condition. Lots of warped and loose inserts, mildew on the playfield and even some small dead animals inside. I patiently took the time to do a small budget renovation. Now it's in very nice and very playable condition.
Among other things, I straightened and reseated the inserts, touched up and clearcoated the playfield and repainted the legs and the coin door. Here are some before, during and after pics.
BeforeDuring
After
I also installed a small mod: I installed a ramp flap underneath the upper playfield outhole. This makes the ball always leave the top playfield through the right side of the horse shoe. Now, the ball never hits the points switch on the left side when it exits the top playfield. This means you actually have to hit the horse shoe to get those points, which in my opinion contributes to the fairness of the game. Didn't take any pictures of the mod yet, but I am happy to do that if anybody is interested.
Your game looks amazing! What a great job!
Quoted from bluespin:You can buy a plastics set from http://www.starship-fantasy.com for $145. You should be able to get the majority of the playfield parts from http://Www.marvospecialties.com. If you ever need a brand new backglass you can order one from Pinsider greatwichjohn.
John
John,
Thanks for the lead on plastics. I looked at Starship Fantasy's items and they nice! I've added them to my list of vendors.
I'm just getting my game to work, and now I'm starting on a full restoration. I'm in need of parts, so if anyone here has even a couple of parts then let me know. I'm especially looking for the plastic in the photo. I know there is a set of plastics on eBay, but I'm hoping to find the one I need by not buying an extra 35 pieces!
Quoted from packie1:Which Plastic? The center strip? If that one, then I can't help, but the other ones I can.
Mike
Yes the pic shows that I'm missing about a 1/4" off the left of the center strip. If you have other parts then I would like to know, because I'm doing a full restoration on the game and hope to have it in at least excellent condition if not collector's quality. I will need the paper cover's for the display, among other things. I believe the rest of the playfield plastics are fine.
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