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unique bally ramp switch Bally Fireball classic

By csab00

1 year ago



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#1 1 year ago

Hi!

I am fixing my bally Fireball Classic.
There are 3 microswitches in the ball through but this unit seems to be very unique.
I have cleaned the contacts but it did not helped one of the switch does not have enogh power to "push the activator wire back"
and stays always in the closed position.

I have not found a substitution for that.
The coin switch looks similar but they are not the same.
Has anyone bought a switch for this game?
The most suitable would be a store in Europe if it is available here or a similar switch what is compatibile...

When i am right the bally part number is 0017-00032-0123

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#2 1 year ago

Most likely worn out. If you loosen the screws on the switch does the arm move freely?

I have seen microswitches tightened too far restricting movement.

#3 1 year ago

If the switch is still clicking then try replacing the wire as they wear down over time. You will have to bend your own. Marco sell replacement wire for bending.

#4 1 year ago

Thank you!
Cleaning the switch or loosing the screws did not helped.

I have managed to fix the switch(es).
It turns out a casual microswitch is suitable as a replacement when the wire is reversed (mounted from the other side).
I did not know this is possible -> thank you BigAL !!!

First i installed a NOS microswitch but the error was the same.
Later i found an another switch with more "power" in the wire. Luckily this was good!

Now i know there is a difference between switches (coin switches) considering the wire power may this is the only place (Fireball Classic ball through)
where it matters...

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