zim1756
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I have been working on a friend of mine's '77 Williams Hot Tip (EM). It has a strange issue that I cant seem to figure out. It has 2 ball catches; one up top center, and one lower left side rail. Plays fine until you're in double bonus and the ball ends up in the upper ball catch. When this happens, play field lights dim for about 1-2 seconds then trips the 10 amp GI fuse. I have installed a circuit breaker to reset the lights. The GI circuit will not reset until the ball in play, drains. I have replaced the fuse holder, all bulbs, checked all sockets, and replaced the upper ball catch relay. Problem is still there. The only bulb I can't get to light up is the #3 horse shoe light on the lower play field at the top, right of the play field score light tree. I have cleaned all contacts, adjusted switches, tested all voltages, and continuity all over the machine. Cleaned every score real and checked brass on the Bakelite. No problems found.
Please help. I have about 60 hours labor in this game. FRUSTRATION LEVEL AT MAX!!!
Please help. I have about 60 hours labor in this game. FRUSTRATION LEVEL AT MAX!!!