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Stumped-Lucky Ace ball release

By lorenb

1 year ago



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#1 1 year ago

I have a Lucky Ace that is playing as it should except for one thing. When the ball drains or a start of new game the machine goes through all startup and eject ball to shooter. The score motor continues to run which continues to pulse the ball eject coil even though the ball is already in the shooter lane. It will sometime run 2 more times, sometimes no extra turns, and sometimes 5-6. It always does complete the cycle and starts the game. The bonus works as it should and is pulsed to initial 1000. I’ve look at score motor contacts 4A, 5B, and 6B and they appear to be workings. I did notice, for whatever reason, that the outhole relay is locked and release as the problem stops. Any ideas? Thank you

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#3 1 year ago

I think it is correct but will go back and double check. To me, something is driving the score motor and as a results the outhole relay and consequently the ball release coil.

#6 1 year ago

Paulace and others, thank you. This seemed so obvious but just could not see it. Turns out the outhole switch WAS the problem. I thought I could see a gap but apparently there was not enough and the machine vibrating caused an issue. This tech forum is the best.

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