(Topic ID: 280030)

Weak Flippers, Bumpers and Kick Outs on Williams EM Game

By megoman

3 years ago



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  • Latest reply 3 years ago by megoman
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#1 3 years ago

Can anyone share the process for diagnosing the cause of weak flippers, bumpers and kick outs on a 1977 Williams EM game.

Many thanks for the help!

#2 3 years ago

Have you serviced and cleaned them?

#3 3 years ago
Quoted from megoman:

Can anyone share the process for diagnosing the cause of weak flippers, bumpers and kick outs on a 1977 Williams EM game.

Check this to start: http://www.pinrepair.com/em/index3.htm#flips

#4 3 years ago

If it's everything, I'd try cleaning the switches on the game over and tilt relays, jones plugs, etc. stuff that all the power goes through

#5 3 years ago

All good advice above. Also, I had the same thing happen. Some one had cut the wire to the ball count unit zero switch and just twisted it back together. When I cut back to new wire and soldered the problem disappeared. Check not just the switches but also the wires.

#6 3 years ago

The power goes through the game over, reset and tilt relays. (Check you schematic for wire colors) Ensure they are making good contact. They also may go thru a bridge rectifier and a fuse. Check the fuse holder.

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#7 3 years ago

All good info. Thanks to all

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