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VIDs Guide: Re-Populating Playfields

By vid1900

5 years ago


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    Post #4 Pre-Drill Post Holes on Newly Clear Coated Playfields. Posted by vid1900 (5 years ago)

    Post #16 Making New or Replacement Ball Guides. Posted by vid1900 (5 years ago)

    Post #23 Cleaning Wiring Harnesses. Posted by vid1900 (5 years ago)

    Post #25 Re-Pinning Wire Connectors. Posted by vid1900 (5 years ago)

    Post #36 Replacing Disc Capacitors on Classic Bally Switches. Posted by vid1900 (5 years ago)

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    #145 2 years ago

    I'm embarking on my first pf swap. The reverse of the pf is dimpled for all the screws, 98% of which seemed to be #6-1/2". Should I pre-drill all the screw holes, or just put the screws right in?

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    #147 2 years ago
    Quoted from Bryan_Kelly:

    On the backside, just screw shit in.
    On the topside, I pre drill.

    Perfect, thanks Bryan!

    #149 2 years ago
    Quoted from Pin-Pilot:

    The only thing I would be careful with is some hardware sold these days is not that great. If you do not pre-drill the holes sometimes they break and then you have to go through the whole process of removing the broken screw.

    Good point. I'll run a few screws into an unused area and see if they feel weak or not.

    #152 2 years ago

    What's the best strategy for adding new t-nuts to a clear coated repro pf? Should I ream the clear away or no? Should I use glue or no? Should I hammer/punch them into place?

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    #155 2 years ago
    Quoted from vid1900:

    I'd make sure the T-nut fits into the hole, without getting caught on the sides.
    Every brand of tnut has a different disc size, so you might have to dig around your pile.
    Then score the inside of the bottom of the hole, all the way around the edge with xacto knife.
    If you are clearing your own playfield, install the topside T-nuts before you clear. Then clean out the threads with a Tap when dry.

    Digging around my pile sounds like an unpleasant medical procedure.

    PF came cleared, but with no tnuts. I'll score with xacto. Then set with a washer and bolt per pin-pilot's instructions, no glue.

    Thanks guys!

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