Quoted from bballfan:Which wiring harness do you need?
I need all from xformer to board interconnects.
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Quoted from scampcamp:I am replacing the flashers with LEDs.
Are the flashers with the red caps different than the ones that are in the rear of the playfield? Thanks
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The LED flashers in the red domes and a couple underneath playfield will flash when you hit the flippers. It has something to do with how the system 11 power is routed to those. The fix is to put diodes in.
I had red LEDs in my dome flashers. Instead of installing the diodes for now, I took them out and put regular bulbs in. Make sure to go into settings and set flashers to brightest setting if you go incandescent.
The LEDs in the back panel do not behave in same manner and I have LEDs back there with no issue. Put a couple of purple in that piece you are holding ... middle and one of the ends. Really good color to compliment the game sounds when they go off!
Quoted from Blitzburgh99:The LED flashers in the red domes and a couple underneath playfield will flash when you hit the flippers. It has something to do with how the system 11 power is routed to those. The fix is to put diodes in.
I had red LEDs in my dome flashers. Instead of installing the diodes for now, I took them out and put regular bulbs in. Make sure to go into settings and set flashers to brightest setting if you go incandescent.
The LEDs in the back panel do not behave in same manner and I have LEDs back there with no issue. Put a couple of purple in that piece you are holding ... middle and one of the ends. Really good color to compliment the game sounds when they go off!
Hey.. thanks for your post. Would you know which type of led/incandescent would go under those red caps & behind that plastic back panel?
Quoted from scampcamp:Hey.. thanks for your post. Would you know which type of led/incandescent would go under those red caps & behind that plastic back panel?
I ordered everything from Comet. I followed someone else’s recipe somewhere in this thread, I believe. Here was my order:
48D34434-9BA1-4D8D-8053-EBBB339D5BD1 (resized).jpegQuoted from Blitzburgh99:The LED flashers in the red domes and a couple underneath playfield will flash when you hit the flippers. It has something to do with how the system 11 power is routed to those. The fix is to put diodes in.
I had red LEDs in my dome flashers. Instead of installing the diodes for now, I took them out and put regular bulbs in. Make sure to go into settings and set flashers to brightest setting if you go incandescent.
The LEDs in the back panel do not behave in same manner and I have LEDs back there with no issue. Put a couple of purple in that piece you are holding ... middle and one of the ends. Really good color to compliment the game sounds when they go off!
My LEDs do not do this. I don't think anyone has added any diodes. Could it be the brand/type of led?
I’m still wondering which type... of flasher goes behind the plastic & underneath the red caps. Thanks
Quoted from scampcamp:I’m still wondering which type... of flasher goes behind the plastic & underneath the red caps. Thanks
Quoted from GRUMPY:Those are 906 flasher bulbs.
Quoted from yzfguy:My LEDs do not do this. I don't think anyone has added any diodes. Could it be the brand/type of led?
I used Comet LED. There are posts somewhere here on pinside that describes the issue. What brand did you use?
They were put in by the previous owner. They are comet and look like little towers. All the LEDs are comet and look to be more expensive versions than what my cheap ass buys 
Quoted from zene10:Oh it will be, as soon as the steel ball hits the field.
But yes, it is drilled and dimpled.
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Bothell, WA
About those dimples...I learned to view them as a guide. Most of the time they are in the correct spot. On High Speed, there are three sets of 3 targets. They are not in a "bank" but individually attached to the bottom of the playfield. One would think the dimples would be in a nice straight line and properly centered in the cut-out in the playfield....not so. When I asked CPR why they would not make them right they replied, because that was the way they were on the playfield they used to map them. In another case, don't recall the game, the left flipper mechanism was way too close to a light socket...I mean right up against it. I rotated that flipper mechanism to a much safer orientation....
Just food for thought.
Quoted from Freeplay40:About those dimples...I learned to view them as a guide. Most of the time they are in the correct spot. On High Speed, there are three sets of 3 targets. They are not in a "bank" but individually attached to the bottom of the playfield. One would think the dimples would be in a nice straight line and properly centered in the cut-out in the playfield....not so. When I asked CPR why they would not make them right they replied, because that was the way they were on the playfield they used to map them. In another case, don't recall the game, the left flipper mechanism was way too close to a light socket...I mean right up against it. I rotated that flipper mechanism to a much safer orientation....
Just food for thought.
Thanks for the warning. I'm aware the dimples are usually "guides".
However, my original playfield was used as the CAD template for dimpling, drilling and routing the Mirco playfields so I'm hoping (fingers crossed) everything should line up correctly.
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/whirlwind-club-members-only/page/52#post-4821441
Quoted from Blitzburgh99:Here are the best pics I could get with glass on. Same material as the two big squares of blue rubber at bottom of right ramp. A guy could also cut one of those sizes in half.
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I finally got around to installing the rubber.
It works great! thanks a lot for your help.
Hey guys, just joined the club this weekend. Loving WW. I have a few questions/issues as a newbie owner:
- Mine has no topper. Is there a guide or wiki available for installing a topper from scratch? Where to order, how to install, etc?
- No manual. I might wait until the Allentown show to pick one up if I can find the relevant info somewhere online.
- One of my test menu buttons is missing. I have the black button that initiates the menu, the red one next to it, but it is missing a third button. I have been able to change settings using the black button and the start button. Will missing this third test button affect my ability to change settings?
Any other common issues or things to look out for as a new owner?
Sunderland
Single Drop Target Problem please help
So even though my drop target works through test the switch from the opto does not register. I’ve removed the target, throughly cleaned and replaced but still no luck. On a previous thread someone mentioned the connector but everything seems fine and I’m now thinking the opto needs replacing.
Is this the right opto bearing in mind I’m in the UK
https://pinparts.co.uk/products/tcst1103-4-legged-slotted-opto-replaces-5490-10159-00
Quoted from speederice:Hey guys, just joined the club this weekend. Loving WW. I have a few questions/issues as a newbie owner:
- Mine has no topper. Is there a guide or wiki available for installing a topper from scratch? Where to order, how to install, etc?
- No manual. I might wait until the Allentown show to pick one up if I can find the relevant info somewhere online.
- One of my test menu buttons is missing. I have the black button that initiates the menu, the red one next to it, but it is missing a third button. I have been able to change settings using the black button and the start button. Will missing this third test button affect my ability to change settings?
Any other common issues or things to look out for as a new owner?
For the topper, read the crap out for this thread, there is good info.
For the manual. IPDB will have it, I printed mine and put it in a binder
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Quoted from Wmsfan-GAP:Anyone know who has the white cloud toppers in stock?
Pinball ministry
Does anyone know when the bulbs underneath the flashers go off in the lightning plastic in the back? I've never seen them lit.
Смоленск
Quoted from Pugsley:They should be on all the time with the GI then they come on late some times for certain lighting effects.
Well that sucks - mine aren’t on. It appears that the connection is not connected, It was floating loose in the back of the box. It’s like a purple and white and a white and purple wire. I can’t find anything to connect to that matches. Can someone please post a picture of the connection for the power on the back of the lightning cloud board?
Quoted from bailorgana:Well that sucks - mine aren’t on. It appears that the connection is not connected, It was floating loose in the back of the box. It’s like a purple and white and a white and purple wire. I can’t find anything to connect to that matches. Can someone please post a picture of the connection for the power on the back of the lightning cloud board?
There is another connector that connects to those wires that comes from a relay below. Just move the loom around and look for it. It has the same colored wires.
Quoted from luckycreature:what is the height with the topper? Thanks ahead of time.
Mine's just under 7 feet.
Alright so I am working on a project Whirlwind and I've got two coils stuck on. Left up kicker and multi-ball diverter. I checked the schematics that says Q15 and Q7. So far I have replaced both coils and replaced those two transistors on driveboard but I am still have the problem. Now I wondering if it's something on the Aux board thats bad. Any thoughts?
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Quoted from pacman11:Now I wondering if it's something on the Aux board thats bad. Any thoughts?
Replace these parts, Q-4, Q-5, D-15 and D-16.
locked on coils (resized).PNGQuoted from GRUMPY:Replace these parts, Q-4, Q-5, D-15 and D-16.
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I am not home yet, but what type of transistors are those? tip122?
It was fun for a few years but can't keep them all ......I’m getting two balls in the shooter lane when I have one ball locked. I checked all the trough and lock lane switches they’re all testing good with the switch edges test. I cannot figure out what the heck is going on and I happens almost every time. However this is the only time this happens. Help! Thanks in advance!
I’m checking out some titan competition rubber colors & am trying to figure out what would look good.
What colors have you guys chosen?
I may go with white for the rings & do light blue for the flippers & posts.
Quoted from scampcamp:I’m checking out some titan competition rubber colors & am trying to figure out what would look good.
What colors have you guys chosen?
I may go with white for the rings & do light blue for the flippers & posts.
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Quoted from bailorgana:I’m getting two balls in the shooter lane when I have one ball locked. I checked all the trough and lock lane switches they’re all testing good with the switch edges test. I cannot figure out what the heck is going on and I happens almost every time. However this is the only time this happens. Help! Thanks in advance!
Could this be it?
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/whirlwind-ball-locktrough-problem
Melbourne
Quoted from bailorgana:I’m getting two balls in the shooter lane when I have one ball locked. I checked all the trough and lock lane switches they’re all testing good with the switch edges test. I cannot figure out what the heck is going on and I happens almost every time. However this is the only time this happens. Help! Thanks in advance!
Any chance you've loaded one too many balls into the pin?
Quoted from bailorgana:I’m getting two balls in the shooter lane when I have one ball locked. I checked all the trough and lock lane switches they’re all testing good with the switch edges test. I cannot figure out what the heck is going on and I happens almost every time. However this is the only time this happens. Help! Thanks in advance!
Check your switches with ball and not our finger, maybe the switch isn’t seeing it with a ball only.
Quoted from Flynnyfalcon:Any chance you've loaded one too many balls into the pin?
nope. got the right balls (3).
Quoted from northerndude:Check your switches with ball and not our finger, maybe the switch isn’t seeing it with a ball only.
Yep, totally did that too. 
Quoted from bailorgana:Yep, totally did that too.
Is the machine grounded properly?
So, this was it. Although I don't think it was a grounding issue. I think that the switch was getting stuck on the eject mech. It was pretty much touching it. I bent it so it wasn't touching. Problem solved. I tried to replicate a grounding contact issue by pushing the wire to touch the eject mech and it didn't cause the ball to come out early. Any case, thanks for all the help everyone!
Quoted from bailorgana:So, this was it. Although I don't think it was a grounding issue. I think that the switch was getting stuck on the eject mech. It was pretty much touching it. I bent it so it wasn't touching. Problem solved. I tried to replicate a grounding contact issue by pushing the wire to touch the eject mech and it didn't cause the ball to come out early. Any case, thanks for all the help everyone!
I'm happy it worked for my Whirlwind-Brother
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