Fire!
Williams, 1987Roll call for the support brackets. If your name is listed below, please let me know if you are still interested so I can make another run. If I don't have 9 I may hold onto a few since it seems like new owners seem to pop up after a run.
daly124 - 1 set
ScottinSGFNY - 1 set
Jamie_H - 1 set
@BALL_LESS1: 1 set
@norcalrealtor: 1-2 sets
@dfester007: 1 set
dusin1: 1 set
Jr99svt: 2 sets
Quoted from toyotaboy:Roll call for the support brackets. If your name is listed below, please let me know if you are still interested so I can make another run. If I don't have 9 I may hold onto a few since it seems like new owners seem to pop up after a run.
daly124 - 1 set
ScottinSGFNY - 1 set
Jamie_H - 1 set
BALL_LESS1: 1 set
norcalrealtor: 1-2 sets
dfester007: 1 set
I'd like to be put down for a set. dusin1
Evaluating my game as I am preparing to restore, does the center drum fire effect always run or only periodically?
Quoted from dfester007:Evaluating my game as I am preparing to restore, does the center drum fire effect always run or only periodically?
Periodically, only during multi-ball and end of game.
Does anyone have a set of Fire Repro Cabinet Decals Laying around that they arent using? Looking for a set, or something i can do to make my cabinet look better.
Kicked off 9 more support brackets this morning, likely pick them up early next week. I'm up to 11 sets requested but not everyone has confirmed they are still interested so I'll go in order of post #501, and if I don't get a timely response I go to the next name on the list.
Brackets are in, still have to sand. Please PM me with how many sets, and whether you want plain or black hammerpaint.
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* 3 sets spoken for, 6 left
Added over 5 years ago:5 sets spoken for, 4 left
Added over 5 years ago:3 sets left
Added over 5 years ago:2 sets left (12.12.18)
I haven't played my Fire for a little bit but I turned it on the other day and I'm not sure if my multi ball is working correct. I seem to remember every player having to lock each ball on their own to get multi ball but mine is letting othe players to steal locked balls.if there is 2 locked balls left from previous player all you need to do to get multi ball is shoot the orbit then the center ramp.can someone verify the proper operation?
Quoted from Puffdanny:I haven't played my Fire for a little bit but I turned it on the other day and I'm not sure if my multi ball is working correct. I seem to remember every player having to lock each ball on their own to get multi ball but mine is letting othe players to steal locked balls.if there is 2 locked balls left from previous player all you need to do to get multi ball is shoot the orbit then the center ramp.can someone verify the proper operation?
Your game is working right. True lock stealing on this game is standard.
Quoted from chuckwurt:Your game is working right. True lock stealing on this game is standard.
Thank you
Quoted from McSquid:Any must know advice for new owner?
The upper ramps take a beating from the ball swinging around and hitting the flat wall. Check how badly the hole is elongated where it mounts to the post spacer on the playfield, then consider buying supports to prevent further damage.
http://www.randompinball.com/wfire
Check to see if previous owner kept the bell topper connected (many disconnect because either it's too loud, or the coil never gets maintained)
If you're missing parts under the playfield, I have 2 of the unobtainium parts on thingiverse:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2781923
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2407991
Quoted from toyotaboy:The upper ramps take a beating from the ball swinging around and hitting the flat wall. Check how badly the hole is elongated where it mounts to the post spacer on the playfield, then consider buying supports to prevent further damage.
http://www.randompinball.com/wfire
Check to see if previous owner kept the bell topper connected (many disconnect because either it's too loud, or the coil never gets maintained)
If you're missing parts under the playfield, I have 2 of the unobtainium parts on thingiverse:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2781923
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2407991
As a 3D printer owner I thank you for your designs!
Bell was hooked up and working, I took it apart to move it. (Gotta clean a little dead bee's nest outta there before putting it back)
I'll check the ramps out, nice that those are open source now, though Ill have to find someone to cut them for me. Would have liked to buy from the designer but oh well.
Quoted from McSquid:As a 3D printer owner I thank you for your designs!
I am as well
Quoted from McSquid:I'll check the ramps out, nice that those are open source now, though Ill have to find someone to cut them for me. Would have liked to buy from the designer but oh well.
That's me, I don't like to plug my own products. I do have 2 sets left, but don't feel obligated. I just know that I've sold a TON of these sets (probably 70) so I know fire! owners like how they look and protect the ramps from further damage.
Quoted from toyotaboy:I am as well
That's me, I don't like to plug my own products. I do have 2 sets left, but don't feel obligated. I just know that I've sold a TON of these sets (probably 70) so I know fire! owners like how they look and protect the ramps from further damage.
Oh ok great! Let me check the condition of my ramps and try to understand the issue. How much are you selling them for?
Quoted from Jr99svt:Anyone have an extra or know where I can get a ladder ramp decal? Mines pretty beat.
On mine I just bought a new ladder ramp. Haha
Quoted from chuckwurt:On mine I just bought a new ladder ramp. Haha
i havent found those in stock anywhere yet, where did you get it?
Quoted from Jr99svt:i havent found those in stock anywhere yet, where did you get it?
Marco like 4 years ago.
Hello fellow baby rescuers.....lol....so I have been restoring upgrading to a champagne edition posted cabinet pics on here couple years ago or so.....life finally slowed down a bit and I have been able to work on this again.....I've gotten all the wiring harnesses back on and have been testing I've got all the coils, flashers (removed ground from resistor boards to fix led problems), and switches working great now I'm having issues with my controlled lamps I have all new rotten dog mpu, xpin power supply, flipper board etc (any new boards available I have) s on several but not all of the controlled lamps I think I am having ghosting issues with the LEDs anyone else have this problem do I have a wiring problem somewhere?? Led OCD needed?? Anyone with any help be appreciated
Hmmm I'm having a difficult time figuring this out as in single lamp test some of the lamps work singly as they should but most have several lamps flashing about half bright and the one that should be flashing is bright have tried mapping the ones that are flashing with the lamp matrix but there is no pattern it's all random.....guess I'll recheck all my wiring for the 10th time.....I might try putting incandesants in all suspect sockets and see if a ghosting issue or somethin else....
Quoted from Fixer837:Hmmm I'm having a difficult time figuring this out as in single lamp test some of the lamps work singly as they should but most have several lamps flashing about half bright and the one that should be flashing is bright have tried mapping the ones that are flashing with the lamp matrix but there is no pattern it's all random.....guess I'll recheck all my wiring for the 10th time.....I might try putting incandesants in all suspect sockets and see if a ghosting issue or somethin else....
Or you could put a non ghosting bulb there and see what happens.
Quoted from Fixer837:Hmmm I'm having a difficult time figuring this out as in single lamp test some of the lamps work singly as they should but most have several lamps flashing about half bright and the one that should be flashing is bright have tried mapping the ones that are flashing with the lamp matrix but there is no pattern it's all random.....guess I'll recheck all my wiring for the 10th time.....I might try putting incandesants in all suspect sockets and see if a ghosting issue or somethin else....
sounds like you may have a lamp matrix issue, do the same lamps(all in the same column or row) light up at 1/2 brightness over and over again as you are stepping through the single lamps? open up your manual to the last page/inside back jacket cover, a lamp matrix table is there. watch as you step through which are at 1/2 brightness, and if the same ones are repeating every 8th lamp.
Anyone know if anyone sells insert decal sets that include the "rescue shot 50,000" insert? My mylar is all chewed up in that area, and the paint is very obviously coming off that insert onto the mylar. I want to cut it back, and do mylar insert decals on all the upper inserts, but for some reason in this hobby, a "Full set" of insert decals never really means "full set" Ministry of pinball has informed me that their set does not include this one. and it seems everywhere else i can find them uses the same image. super annoyed.
Finally got a chance to unpack and setup. Works almost 100%. Very pleasantly surprised. (It didn't start a game when I got there, but i figured out it was a ball stuck under a broken rubber. Never fix it in front of them right?)
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In the club! Question for you guys. My flap at the top of my right lift ramp has a hump in it that launches the ball under the smoke plastic into the skill shot area with any hard shot. Is there any way to fix this flap without replacing it? Isn’t the smoke plastic supposed to prevent the air balls?
C2FEC96C-60DA-4B0C-BC3A-EFC6EDC2AB53 (resized).jpegCB81D2E1-7494-4AA6-9FC9-1CEADD87F220 (resized).jpegQuoted from kermit24:My flap at the top of my right lift ramp has a hump in it that launches the ball under the smoke plastic into the skill shot area with any hard shot. Is there any way to fix this flap without replacing it? Isn’t the smoke plastic supposed to prevent the air balls?
Can you post a more detailed photo? Balls certainly shouldn't be launching.. The smoke plastic is more decoration than trying to prevent air balls.
Quoted from kermit24:launches the ball under the smoke plastic into the skill shot area with any hard shot.
My game would do that too after doing a PF swap and flipper rebuild. I wound up cutting a piece of PETG to make a cover for the ramp in that area. Could take a pic if needed. It works real well. Gets the ball going in the right direction and puts the brakes on it a little.
Quoted from dozer1:My game would do that too after doing a PF swap and flipper rebuild. I wound up cutting a piece of PETG to make a cover for the ramp in that area. Could take a pic if needed. It works real well. Gets the ball going in the right direction and puts the brakes on it a little.
Please share a photo! Thanks!
Quoted from toyotaboy:Can you post a more detailed photo? Balls certainly shouldn't be launching.. The smoke plastic is more decoration than trying to prevent air balls.
Here you go. Not sure if there is a way to flatten these flaps....
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939E2C9D-1B66-471F-8C38-1E9FB94913DE (resized).jpegits amazing how you can't find jack for parts for this game, nothing anywhere. it sure would be nice if planetary would step it up
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