Quoted from shacklersrevenge:I disagree with all the above. Great game to learn repair on, a wealth of information is available for this era, as well as parts, and it’s a ton of fun to play.
I can’t count how many times I’ve picked up a “dead” Bally like that one and given it a slap and a kick and it boots right up. They’re not real hard to fix, once you know what you’re doing.
I agree. When i got my first game, I didn't even know how to put the ball in it. I am certainly no expert, but I learned alot by working on my machines with the help of some great Pinsiders. Don't let it overwhelm you. LOTS of help on Pinside