Joust
Bally, 1969Hi, I'm a TOTAL NOVICE and got a rubber replacement kit for my '69 Bally, and now need help replacing the rubber rebound piece. It looks like I need to take the whole metal contraption apart but for me it seems really stuck and I don't have many tools so don't have a good way to do this.
I've tried to cut away the old rubber which is really worn out, but even that seems stuck to the metal contraption. Thanks for your help!
Unbolt from mount. Remove bolt and washers. place on new rebound rubber, bolt to mount.
Just cut the old one as you already have several times, and eventually you should be able to pry it off the hardware. Use some Naptha to get the old rubber off the hardware.
The replacement rubber doesn't appear to match the old rubber. I'm not very familiar with EM's, so I couldn't tell you which one is the correct part. All I know is something doesn't jive.
It probably is the right part.
The old one has distorted and become larger in diameter from years of pressure.
Once you take the bolt out (you will need a wrench to hold the backside nut too), clean all the hardware with some degreaser so you don't get your new white rubber all black and smudgy.
New ball for sure, don't let the old ball get your new rubber all black.
Quoted from gweempose:The replacement rubber doesn't appear to match the old rubber. I'm not very familiar with EM's, so I couldn't tell you which one is the correct part. All I know is something doesn't jive.
Well, maybe the original was white 43 years and 100,000 cigarettes ago
OK there's a little post inside to slide it on, that's great! and the old rubber slid off easily. I guess it COULD be the original rubber piece; 69,000 plays on the counter!!
HOWEVER the replacement piece is very thick and now I understand why the old one was looking squished; I'm not able to put those nuts back on they don't fit! Should I get someone to help me force them on? or perhaps cut the rubber to a smaller width?
Quoted from Skybug:oh duh I just thought of that! you guys are great so sorry i'm such a beginner.
Indeed. Pinside is f'n awesome.
Quoted from Skybug:OK I think I got it now! Best way to remove the rust from the metal parts?
I assume you don't have a vibratory tumbler, or you would not be asking, so try soaking it in Coca-cola, followed by steel wool or brass brush.
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