The Dirty Harry Club

I cleaned my newly purchased Dirty Harry and waxed the playfield, making the game play much faster now. the problem I am now having is that on a clean shot to the right ramp, the ball launches off the ramp exit, over the lane gate and back towards me, missing the jackpot almost every time. I just don't see much for an adjustment since the left ramp comes right over the top of the right ramp. I'm thinking of adding a clear cover over that section of ramp to keep the ball in play, similar to the one on the left ramp. Does anyone have a solution for this? Also wondering what production number my pin is. Is it the last four digits of the S/N #?

#852 5 years ago

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TheLaw

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Quoted from Scoot:
Thought I'd touch up the safe house and warehouse a little bit. They looked a little blah.

Man you painted it great can't wait to see it on the game.....oh and all that work down the purp'n drain

#853 5 years ago

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Billy16

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Quoted from Scoot:
I cleaned my newly purchased Dirty Harry and waxed the playfield, making the game play much faster now. the problem I am now having is that on a clean shot to the right ramp, the ball launches off the ramp exit, over the lane gate and back towards me, missing the jackpot almost every time. I just don't see much for an adjustment since the left ramp comes right over the top of the right ramp. I'm thinking of adding a clear cover over that section of ramp to keep the ball in play, similar to the one on the left ramp. Does anyone have a solution for this? Also wondering what production number my pin is. Is it the last four digits of the S/N #?

I'm pretty sure there is supposed to be a ramp cover on that ramp to prevent this from happening. Problem is the cover has to be adjusted just right for height or the ball will stick between the ramp and the cover (so probably someone took yours off).

#854 5 years ago

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TheLaw

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https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/the-dirty-harry-club/page/15#post-3968663

Quoted from Scoot:
the problem I am now having is that on a clean shot to the right ramp, the ball launches off the ramp exit, over the lane gate and back towards me, missing the jackpot almost every time.

Do you mean after it makes it up the ramp? If so I wonder if Stones every got his completely fixed

#855 5 years ago

TYD

CaryCarmichael

Lynn’s Arcade

Seaside, CA

11y 86,050 544 30 6

Shoot! I didn’t cross post to my favorite Club thread, and I meant to do so as I knew my topic would get lost in the fray.

For those that didn’t see the thread, here is DH Number 0001.

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/dirty-harry-number-0001

#856 5 years ago

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Scoot

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I couldn't decide between graphics or mirrors on the side so I went with both.

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#857 5 years ago

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Stones

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Smithville, MO

10y 139K 3,065 31

Quoted from TheLaw:
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/the-dirty-harry-club/page/15#post-3968663
Do you mean after it makes it up the ramp? If so I wonder if Stones every got his completely fixed

I did raise my machine.....which helped a lot.... but i still get an airball here and there.

#858 5 years ago

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Scoot

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I thought the gun was a little plain so I repainted it and added some chrome highlights.

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#859 5 years ago

RAD

KHL

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11y 91,950 809 15

Anyone know if there is any word on repro ramps for DH? Thx

#860 5 years ago

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Kensurfs

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Dirty Harry Topper finally finished. Smith & Wesson Model 29 (replica), Police Badge, Harry Callahan ID Card, 44 Magnum Speed Loader.

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#861 5 years ago

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Stones

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Smithville, MO

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Quoted from Kensurfs:
Dirty Harry Topper finally finished. Smith & Wesson Model 29 (replica), Police Badge, Harry Callahan ID Card, 44 Magnum Speed Loader.

"Thats a pretty big gun...."

#862 5 years ago

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Scoot

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Quoted from Kensurfs:
Dirty Harry Topper finally finished. Smith & Wesson Model 29 (replica), Police Badge, Harry Callahan ID Card, 44 Magnum Speed Loader.

That looks fricken awesome! You should put a set of handcuffs on the far right. The case is beautiful.

#863 5 years ago

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Scoot

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I decided to install my cliffy protectors last night with much reservation. Four hours, three beers, and two bloody fingers later, I finally got them installed. After I put everything back together, I proceeded to rack up my best score yet. The pinball gods must have had pitty on me. So totally worth the hassle.

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#864 5 years ago

TIM

MT45

Pinball Loft

Lenoir City, TN

11y 110K 2,371 38 10

Quoted from Scoot:
I decided to install my cliffy protectors last night with much reservation. Four hours, three beers, and two bloody fingers later, I finally got them installed. After I put everything back together, I proceeded to rack up my best score yet. The pinball gods must have had pitty on me. So totally worth the hassle.

Nice work. Those ramps aint easy

#865 5 years ago

TIM

MT45

Pinball Loft

Lenoir City, TN

11y 110K 2,371 38 10

Quoted from Kensurfs:
Dirty Harry Topper finally finished. Smith & Wesson Model 29 (replica), Police Badge, Harry Callahan ID Card, 44 Magnum Speed Loader.

Wow. Stunning!!

#866 5 years ago

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Kensurfs

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Quoted from Scoot:
That looks fricken awesome! You should put a set of handcuffs on the far right. The case is beautiful.

That is a great idea.

#867 5 years ago

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Cash_Riprock

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Woodstock, NY

11y 51,050 1,781

Quoted from Scoot:
I decided to install my cliffy protectors last night with much reservation. Four hours, three beers, and two bloody fingers later, I finally got them installed. After I put everything back together, I proceeded to rack up my best score yet. The pinball gods must have had pitty on me. So totally worth the hassle.

I’m dreading this. I bought the protector set AFTER I took apart and put back together the pf for cleaning etc. when I got it. I still am trying to get over that fact!

#868 5 years ago

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Scoot

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Quoted from Cash_Riprock:
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I’m dreading this. I bought the protector set AFTER I took apart and put back together the pf for cleaning etc. when I got it. I still am trying to get over that fact!

This was my second time breaking down my pf since I have owned it. It did go much easier the 2nd time around, and I got to clean and wax the orbits. The cliffys look great and hide the ball wear that were on my pf. Grab a beer and just go for it.

#869 5 years ago

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Kensurfs

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Quoted from Scoot:
That looks fricken awesome! You should put a set of handcuffs on the far right. The case is beautiful.

Thanks for the idea, cuffs have been added to the topper.

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#870 5 years ago

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Scoot

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Quoted from Kensurfs:
Thanks for the idea, cuffs have been added to the topper.

Those look great! I put mine here. They were my dad's from 50 years ago so they are extra special.

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#871 5 years ago

KFK

Kensurfs

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Quoted from Scoot:
Those look great! I put mine here. They were my dad's from 50 years ago so they are extra special.

Awesome

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#872 5 years ago

BRC

jellikit

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Plainfield, IL

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I figured it was fitting to post a picture of a Dirty Harry machine with the original warehouse drop-target, so here it is.

Brad

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#873 5 years ago

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LoveNeverDiesGuy

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Walnut Creek, CA

7y 39,400 218 4

Quoted from jellikit:
I figured it was fitting to post a picture of a Dirty Harry machine with the original warehouse drop-target, so here it is.
Brad

Any more detail? Pics and reasoning why it was discarded in later production.

#874 5 years ago

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Billy16

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Unless someone has better info I heard it was a cost cutting move. Bummer.

#875 5 years ago

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TheLaw

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Would speed the game up for sure. But no worries, we can all add our own if we want.

#876 5 years ago

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jellikit

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Quoted from LoveNeverDiesGuy:
Any more detail? Pics and reasoning why it was discarded in later production.

As noted, I believe it was some form of cost-cutting. The code is present in the software for the machines, so as mentioned above, someone can retrofit the drop-target and have it functional.

Brad

#877 5 years ago

cocomonkeh

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My neighbor just grabbed a DH and I think the 16 opto board is flaky on it. The trough will lose count during multiball and not give balls or end balls sometimes. What's the common failure point on that board? I remember seeing a rebuild guide somewhere (upgrading certain resistors?) but I can't find it.

#878 5 years ago

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djreddog

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Quoted from cocomonkeh:
My neighbor just grabbed a DH and I think the 16 opto board is flaky on it. The trough will lose count during multiball and not give balls or end balls sometimes. What's the common failure point on that board? I remember seeing a rebuild guide somewhere (upgrading certain resistors?) but I can't find it.

I just went through this similar situation. Game wouldn’t eject balls for multiball. Sometimes after a regular ball drain it wouldn’t kick out the next ball. Never did a switch test, just assumed the trough opto was bad since I had the same issue on my Austin Powers. So order a new board set. Installed. Same problem. End result was the balls got magnetized.

#879 5 years ago

cocomonkeh

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I'll check that out today. I do have trough shims coming too which might help.

#880 5 years ago

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ChrisPINk25

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Make sure the optos are clean. I was having the same issues. Put in new balls, still the same. To really clean the optos, the trough needs tobe removed. Mine were really dirty. After cleaning, works great! With opto boards off, you could also reflow solder as well.

#881 5 years ago

cocomonkeh

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My balls were magnetized but I'm still having problems. Didn't have time to clean and put my trough shim in so hopefully that's it.

#882 5 years ago

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Kensurfs

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Does anyone know where I can get the metal ramp protectors for the right (helicopter) ramp. Someone before me glued a piece of metal to the right entrance of the ramp where a metal ramp protector is supposed to go (see pics) I believe it looks like the one in the bottom pic.
Thanks
Ken

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#883 5 years ago

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Cobra

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Hey guys..what is a HUO DH worth?

#884 5 years ago

WYO

Ballsofsteel

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Riverton, WY

12y 73,550 2,923 7 81

Quoted from Cobra:
Hey guys..what is a HUO DH worth?

monies, lots of it. maybe 4g?

#885 5 years ago

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LoveNeverDiesGuy

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Walnut Creek, CA

7y 39,400 218 4

Quoted from Cobra:
Hey guys..what is a HUO DH worth?

Pics of shooter lane, magnet, ramps and right inlane switch will always tell what an HUO is worth.
I'd guess anywhere between 4k to 5k, but those 4 items along with a few others will set the price.
Do you have pics?

#886 5 years ago

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Cobra

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No pictures but I went to see it today. It is very nice and i do not doubt the HUO claim.

I was told there was a HUO with colour DMD that sold in February on here that listed at 3300.

This is in Canada and I can get it for 4200.

#887 5 years ago

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o-din

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Always look under the right ramp to see how bad the magnet has mushroomed. Of course it doesn't really matter as you will probably have to tear the whole playfield down and replace it anyway. Gets much faster the second time around.

#888 5 years ago

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Cobra

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I looked at the magnet. Flat and no mushrooming.

#889 5 years ago

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o-din

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Quoted from Cobra:
I looked at the magnet. Flat and no mushrooming.

Well that's beautiful! If you can get it out thru the bottom without damaging the playfield and file a little bevel around the outer edge, it will save you a ton of work later on.

#890 5 years ago

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Cobra

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https://www.kijiji.ca/v-toys-games/barrie/williams-dirty-harry-pinball-machine/1365876306?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

#891 5 years ago

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Ballsofsteel

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Quoted from Cobra:
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-toys-games/barrie/williams-dirty-harry-pinball-machine/1365876306?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

i'd just buy it, you never know if someone online here might snake it from underneath you now that you've posted it. just saying.

#892 5 years ago

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o-din

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So about $3600 US sounds about right in that condition. I don't care what others might say, nice DHs are no longer a sub $3k game.

#893 5 years ago

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Cobra

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I can get it for 4200. So more like 3200 US.

#894 5 years ago

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schudel5

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#895 5 years ago

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Scoot

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^^ You can never have too much Dirty Harry...

#896 5 years ago

cocomonkeh

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I'm seeing double! FOUR Dirty Harrys!

#897 5 years ago

B16

Billy16

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Finally completed "Shootout" today right before time ran out. What was interesting was what happened after--all the balls came back into play, but the flippers were still dead. Maybe it is supposed to be like that, or maybe it is a software bug.

#898 5 years ago

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TheLaw

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Quoted from Billy16:
--all the balls came back into play, but the flippers were still dead.

Spoilers
That's what I've heard

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#899 5 years ago

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Kensurfs

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