Resistor can be any wattage 1/4 or higher.
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Quoted from mrm_4:I did a lot of reading on this thread and found mention of 22uf 50v so that’s what I was gong to order.
Also I’m assuming the resistor is 1/2 watt?
Thanks for clarifying
Perfect!
1/4 is all that is needed as the others have said.
Grass Valley, CA
Quoted from vec-tor:Manual pg.25
I only have to page 12 and stops.
Quoted from scampcamp:I've noticed on my playfield & others I've seen online have this spot on/near the yellow that has a straight almost triangle pattern.
Does anyone know what caused this?
I'm trying to clean it up with novus 2.[quoted image]
That is caused by the pinball its self.
Quoted from scampcamp:I've noticed on my playfield & others I've seen online have this spot on/near the yellow that has a straight almost triangle pattern.
Does anyone know what caused this?
I'm trying to clean it up with novus 2.[quoted image]
Agree, caused by the pinball itself.
The dirt stops in a straight line across the bottom due to the ball hitting the metal return frame between the inlane and outlane. The upper boundary is as far up as the ball can go before hitting the star post on the corner of the sling. There is similar dirt in the white patterned part, it just not as obvious.
Novus 2 might not be strong enough to get it off. I've had good luck with Magic Eraser and isopropol alcohol. Just go slow as you can rub through the paint pretty easily.
Ok. Doing a pf swap right now and I want to double check the value of a resistor. It's on the undersode of the pf. It is not the bigger resistor (that resostor has been cut off to accomodate leds), but the smaller resistor which spans from position 2 to 3 on this terminal board. I THINK it is just 1 ohm... am I correct? It's a little hard to read.
15877616983412885848018409489874 (resized).jpg20200424_135042 (resized).jpgQuoted from 2Fun:Ok. Doing a pf swap right now and I want to double check the value of a resistor. It's on the undersode of the pf. It is not the bigger resistor (that resostor has been cut off to accomodate leds), but the smaller resistor which spans from position 2 to 3 on this terminal board. I THINK it is just 1 ohm... am I correct? It's a little hard to read.[quoted image][quoted image]
Assuming that is the terminal board connected to the flashers. 100 ohm 1/2 watt or larger
Quoted from scampcamp:Should there be a plastic post here?
And should there be a rubber ring added?
It's under a plastic so I don't know why its needed.[quoted image][quoted image]
It supports the big plastic piece. No rubber need.
Quoted from catboxer:It supports the big plastic piece. No rubber need.
Thank you.... much appreciated.
Quoted from scampcamp:Like clockwork... I think playfield is all back together & I end up with 2 parts that I can't find a place for.
Anyone happen to know? Thanks.[quoted image]
Quoted from hepgeek:Those look like the posts that support the plastic over the top middle target (between the rollovers)
Pretty sure they go here.
2A3B309C-8A2A-400F-95C9-856A88375A20 (resized).jpegIf I look at the Firepower pinball flyer... would it show the accurate placement of what the targets should look like?
I've seen it in several ways. I'm guessing the 6 front targets are the flame design.. the 3 right are bullseys. And the straight back is a bullseye also?
Thank you
Here is how mine is now... you can see i need the 6 front targets decals replaced for sure.
20200427_163747 (resized).jpgQuoted from scampcamp:If I look at the Firepower pinball flyer... would it show the accurate placement of what the targets should look like?
I've seen it in several ways. I'm guessing the 6 front targets are the flame design.. the 3 right are bullseys. And the straight back is a bullseye also?
Thank you
Here is how mine is now... you can see i need the 6 front targets decals replaced for sure.[quoted image]
That looks right to me. That is like 3 of the Firepowers I have had! Well, except for the one with a couple blue bullseye targets behind the arrows but I'm pretty sure thats not stock 
Recently joined the club, and while removing the pop bumper assemblies I noticed that there is a yellow wire connected to the light socket of the 10,000 bonus insert (in the group of 10,000 / 30,000 / 50,000 bonus inserts between the pop bumpers), that came loose from somewhere. Could someone either post a pic of the wiring from their machine, or advise as to where this wire should be connected? Tried looking at the under playfield pic on ipdb, but couldn't tell from that. Thanks in advance!!
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Quoted from Schwaggs:That looks right to me. That is like 3 of the Firepowers I have had! Well, except for the one with a couple blue bullseye targets behind the arrows but I'm pretty sure thats not stock
Thank you..
I emailed this link to a print shop that makes vinyl decals etc.
http://blackknightpinball.co.uk/wp/artwork-2/spinner-targets
He called back & said he would need a password to open the pdf. I have never heard that.
Do you know what he means?
Quoted from scampcamp:Thank you..
I emailed this link to a print shop that makes vinyl decals etc.
http://blackknightpinball.co.uk/wp/artwork-2/spinner-targets
He called back & said he would need a password to open the pdf. I have never heard that.
Do you know what he means?
When you PDF a document there’s a way to protect the file so it can’t be edited or accessed even as a PDF.
I’m not sure why he would need that. He should be able to print it as is just like everyone else.
Quoted from dfrazer:Recently joined the club, and while removing the pop bumper assemblies I noticed that there is a yellow wire connected to the light socket of the 10,000 bonus insert (in the group of 10,000 / 30,000 / 50,000 bonus inserts between the pop bumpers), that came loose from somewhere. Could someone either post a pic of the wiring from their machine, or advise as to where this wire should be connected? Tried looking at the under playfield pic on ipdb, but couldn't tell from that. Thanks in advance!!
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10, 30, 50,000 insert lamps are all in column 6 yellow with blue wire. When inserts are close to each other that are in the same row or column, Williams used patch wire (often yellow) to connect them. You can see the yellow/blue wire on the 50,000 insert. A yellow wire from there to the 30,000 insert. The loose wire should be on the 30,000 insert to connect the 10,000 insert.
Quoted from scampcamp:If I look at the Firepower pinball flyer... would it show the accurate placement of what the targets should look like?
I've seen it in several ways. I'm guessing the 6 front targets are the flame design.. the 3 right are bullseys. And the straight back is a bullseye also?
Thank you
Here is how mine is now... you can see i need the 6 front targets decals replaced for sure.[quoted image]
Interesting... the bottom right bullseye targets are red not blue.
The Firepower pinball I have played, have blue bullseye spot targets.
Quoted from vec-tor:Interesting... the bottom right bullseye targets are red not blue.
The Firepower pinball I have played, have blue bullseye spot targets.
FWIW, all the FP's I've owned, seen, played...red bullseye targets for the right hand ("POWER") bank, and the top single target. Fire Power flame logo stickers on the middle banks, and IIRC those are applied to plain red targets but I'm not certain - can't recall if I ever peeled any to see if they were plain red or red bullseye.
One variation I have seen on several FP's would be the inserts for the POWER target bank - usually all three blue, but occasionally a sort of magenta-toned one mixed in. I've posted a pic in this thread of a playfield with one in the center of those three.
Richard
I am looking for print files or a purchasable version for my Firepower cabinet labels.
ie. The service button decal, fuses, install 3 balls, and the rest of the warning etc
I'd prefer printing, but I'd be okay buying something like what flashinstinct sells for wpc
Thanks!
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Quoted from Jigs:I am looking for print files or a purchasable version for my Firepower cabinet labels.
You might find them here: http://www.pinballrebel.com/pinball/cards/
Quoted from waveman:You might find them here: http://www.pinballrebel.com/pinball/cards/
I know there was a decal that went on the right flipper assembly to point out the lane change switch.
Quoted from vec-tor:I know there was a decal that went on the right flipper assembly to point out the lane change switch.
Im looking for a clear scan or a clear up close picture of that particular one
Quoted from mrm_4:Im looking for a clear scan or a clear up close picture of that particular one
ill look tomorrow to see if mine has one.
Hi,
does anyone know the value/reference of the flipper capacitors on the firepower pinball?
My right flipper assembly filter capacitor has one of its leg that broke and I need to replace it but was not able to find the values or to find a clear reference to that flipper capacitor on the different websites I could use to replace it.
thanks in advance!
Quoted from Mackie:Hi,
does anyone know the value/reference of the flipper capacitors on the firepower pinball?
My right flipper assembly filter capacitor has one of its leg that broke and I need to replace it but was not able to find the values or to find a clear reference to that flipper capacitor on the different websites I could use to replace it.
thanks in advance!
Note: Firepower never had suppression capacitors.
----- it is a mod....
However, the added capacitor modes are as follow...
1).
The cabinet flipper button switches are .1uFd 500V ceramic capacitors.
*****************************************************
------- Taxi manual pg.46 --------------
Item.
4) 5045-12098-00 Capacitor,2.2uFd, 250V, 20%.
5) RM-21-06 ------ Sleeve, Vinyl ( Cap. Leads ).
I hope this helps.
First Pin in the gameroom and now a club member!
Did anyone pick up a spare Planetary Pinball backglass? I'd love to get one if someone has a spare they'd be willing to part with.
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ie. The service button decal, fuses, install 3 balls, and the rest of the warning etc
I'd prefer printing, but I'd be okay buying something like what flashinstinct sells for wpc
Thanks!
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Quoted from Charles_Kline:First Pin in the gameroom and now a club member!
Now a Flash or Black Knight would look awesome sitting next to the firepower!
Quoted from vec-tor:Note: Firepower never had suppression capacitors.
----- it is a mod....
However, the added capacitor modes are as follow...
1).
The cabinet flipper button switches are .1uFd 500V ceramic capacitors.
*****************************************************
------- Taxi manual pg.46 --------------
Item.
4) 5045-12098-00 Capacitor,2.2uFd, 250V, 20%.
5) RM-21-06 ------ Sleeve, Vinyl ( Cap. Leads ).
I hope this helps.
Thanks for the information!
Quoted from ReadyPO:Now a Flash or Black Knight would look awesome sitting next to the firepower!
Great suggestions - Blackout blends nicely as well! 
Pickering, ON
Quoted from ReadyPO:Now a Flash or Black Knight would look awesome sitting next to the firepower!
Kinda like this...?
Quoted from dzorbas:Kinda like this...?
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Or This!
15886495561571978016876 (resized).jpgQuoted from ReadyPO:Now a Flash or Black Knight would look awesome sitting next to the firepower!
I prefer to keep these two great Steve Richie games together
9F99C329-778F-4DD4-AE94-4EBB828D256C (resized).jpegQuoted from ReadyPO:Now a Flash or Black Knight would look awesome sitting next to the firepower!
Flash doesn’t look awesome sitting next to anything, or alone for that matter.
Quoted from Schwaggs:10, 30, 50,000 insert lamps are all in column 6 yellow with blue wire. When inserts are close to each other that are in the same row or column, Williams used patch wire (often yellow) to connect them. You can see the yellow/blue wire on the 50,000 insert. A yellow wire from there to the 30,000 insert. The loose wire should be on the 30,000 insert to connect the 10,000 insert.
Thanks for the help Schwaggs; much appreciated!
Quoted from Jigs:I am looking for print files or a purchasable version for my Firepower cabinet labels.
ie. The service button decal, fuses, install 3 balls, and the rest of the warning etc
I'd prefer printing, but I'd be okay buying something like what flashinstinct sells for wpc
Thanks!
Looks like Ray at Action Pinball has them.
http://www.actionpinball.com/parts.php?item=PDG356
Pretty pricey, at $35-ish for everything. I need them all. Not sure of the quality either. Anyone try these?
Quoted from mrm_4:Im looking for a clear scan or a clear up close picture of that particular one
Ray has that too.
http://www.actionpinball.com/parts.php?item=PDG360 - $1.49
http://www.actionpinball.com/pics/pdg360.jpg
Quoted from Gorgar666:Could you send me this file? Thanks.
I just copied that image from flashinstincts FS ad. I don't have a file, sorry. If you find it, please send to me. 
FP PF for a hardtop on the market. If someone wants it pm me an offer.
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Added over 4 years ago: PF is spoken for.
Quoted from scampcamp:The playfield near the left sling needed some touch-up. Thought to ask stepdaughter if she'd be interested since she liked to do art projects.
VERY happy how it turned out.
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Looks really nice! I had similar wear plus a few other spots...I am not artistically inclined so I took long expensive approach of hardtop and almost complete rebuild. I should have it completed in a week or so.
Quoted from scampcamp:Has anyone had experience with a Firepower backglass that was reproduced by Williams in 1996?
You sure that wasn't one of the Alan Meyer repro's from that time period? (The fade at the top was more orange than red, and there wasn't as good as/any dithering in the color fade)
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