Hi, 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!

Bally Joust 1969 and for now I'm just cleaning/waxing the playfield, replacing the rubber rings and change light bulbs. This is the first piece the ball hits when you shoot it out.

The white rubber is the new part (I'm sure you knew that!)

Thanks, guys!

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yeah gweempose I was wondering that too. But this is the part that was sent to me with the replacement rubber kit for my particular game.

Thanks dsuperbee I'll try that. I appreciate your patience with someone who technically knows nothing!

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?

oh duh I just thought of that! you guys are great so sorry i'm such a beginner.

OK I think I got it now! Best way to remove the rust from the metal parts?

kaz1961 thanks for the suggestion! I looked at it, and that one's too large. Mine measures 1 1/4 inch in diameter - both old and new.

what's tumbler?

YAY I'm so excited!!!

One step at a time

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I used a metal cream polish. But I'll keep the Coca Cola thing in mind for next time!