Hi, I'm a TOTAL NOVICE and I opened up my '69 Bally machine for the first time yesterday. My left flipper is lagging behind when I press the button, and I noticed that the contacts seem "messy" in comparison to the right button contacts, which work like a charm when I press the flipper buttons; [open/close]. Also there are so many more pieces of metal contact strips on the left side; it's a much simpler layout on the right side; can I remove some of the metal, or maybe remove one of the spacers below so that they come into contact better? or perhaps I need a new set of metal strip contacts because one of them is bent & they may be worn out but I don't know what this kit is called if I order a replacement, can you tell me the tech name for these pieces? The flipper worked better when I tightened the screws, so I that seems to be the problem; but it's still not up to par.

Thanks for your help!

Thanks LTG I will try that!

OK the left flipper is still not working correctly. It doesn't seem to want to move much, if at all, even after I straightened out the switches.

This is a Bally Joust 1969 with zipper flippers. I'm going to try to research how to repair the left flipper, but it seems a little complicated to me...does the fact that they are zippers complicate things more? The zipper part works, by the way.

ALSO I need to replace the plastic flipper piece for the right flipper; the plastic is broken where the ball hits it; it's ORANGE and 2-INCH so I'm wondering if these are still made, and who is selling it? Several searches for RED came up "out of stock".

Thanks, guys!

thanks! will do.

oh how cool! Thank you! I think I like the white as it matches the white rubber