I recently got my new pins and started to change them out. Today I ordered the extractor off of eBay but getting them back in is a pain. Can u lube them with anything? Or is there a trick that makes it easier?

#2 10 years ago

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ChrisHibler

Chris' Pinball Repair

Chesterfield, MO

12y 120K 9,996 46

Hi Kurt,

No lube. They should just snap in.
Since you mentioned the extractor, I assume those edge connectors are not the IDC version?
And, you aren't using trifurcon pins, right?
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#3 10 years ago

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kurtackerman

Inactive member

Louisville

11y 19,150 494 6

I got the .156 pins. So it should just push in easily. Will it click or snap when it gets into position.

#4 10 years ago

RJP

Patofnaud

Pinside member

Tilton, NH

11y 67,150 3,621 7

Yes, they should snap in. Unless you got really fat wires crimped in there, then that part may have to get shoved in a bit, bit the connector should just be a click.

#5 10 years ago

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ChrisHibler

Chris' Pinball Repair

Chesterfield, MO

12y 120K 9,996 46

OP
Quoted from kurtackerman:
I got the .156 pins. So it should just push in easily. Will it click or snap when it gets into position.

The pins are flat where they will contact the edge connector, right?
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Chris Hibler

#6 10 years ago

GPE

G-P-E

GPE

Omaha, NE

13y 76,800 2,778 4

Also, after crimping, make sure the locking 'tang' is not flattened flush with the contact. This is the piece of the contact that locks into place and makes the 'clicking' sound when installing.

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