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    Bally Solved Eight Ball Deluxe Limited Edition (Bally, 1982) MPU Board Capacitors

    I was wondering if somebody could tell me what type of capacitors are C16 & C17 that are near U12 the 555 timer? I know they are rated at .01mfd and .1fd but are the ceramic, radial, axial, etc...? Thanks Joe S.
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    Bally Solved Eight Ball Deluxe Limited Edition (Bally, 1982) Flickering Displays

    I have re-soldered all headers pins, checked connectors, etc...What I am seeing is that the flickering starts with the 6 Lamp board (Credits and Ball in Play) after it warms up (5-10 minutes of play) and then goes to the 3rd player and 4th player modules. On the Credit and Balls in Play...
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    Bally Solved Black Pyramid (Bally, 1984) problem

    I have a mid 80s Black Pyramid game. The left thumper bumper has started firing repeatedly after the game warms up for about 1 minute. The transistor and diode on that circuit on the solenoid driver test good. Switch is properly adjusted. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks,Graham
  4. njPinWiz

    Williams Solved Firepower (Williams, 1980) issue

    Williams Firepower having a problem(s). The right inner lane, right outer lane, the top 4 lanes and the 3 "power targets" on right side mid-playfield are not activating when rolled over/hit. The machine had been going to "game over" when the right flipper was triggered, but now seems to play...
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    Bally Solved Black Pyramid (Bally, 1984) lamp driver board burnt

    While playing our black pyramid pinball machine. Some of my lights began to flicker and I smelt a burning smell. I immediately shut down the machine and began to search for burnt area. Upon further notice I found the lamp board had 3 burnt spots on the J4 connector. Looking in the manual it says...
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    Chicago Coin Solved Hollywood (Chicago Coin, 1976) problem

    Looking for some help with this machine. Thought I had all the problems repaired but now it will sometimes advance the ball in play without releasing the ball. So it will go from ball number 1 ( when it drains ) cycle add bonus advance ball count unit but does not kick ball into shooter lane...
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    Williams Solved Dealer's Choice (Williams, 1973) Issues

    Dealers Choice Issues......Fixed! I'm about ready to make this one a parts machine. Got this machine for my brother and trying to help him get it fixed. I have spent hours on this issue. I can get it to reset, although sometimes it will reset to game over, but normally if I hit the start...
  8. S

    Williams Solved Dealer's Choice (Williams, 1973) outhole relay

    Dealers Choice outhole relay.......Fixed! Trying to bring a Dealer's choice back to life for my brother. Has been in storage for a long time and finally got it to reset however I cannot get the relay banks (1-9 and 10-Ace) or the ball release coil to fire unless I hold the outhole in during...
  9. M

    Williams Solved Grand Prix (Williams, 1976) Stuck in four player

    My Gran Prix sat in a warehouse for over ten years, and I'm trying to bring it back to life. It's mostly working after cleaning all of the switches and polishing the stepper rivets with 600 grit sandpaper and Superlube. The steppers reset, but I'm still stuck playing a four player game each...
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    Williams Solved Black Knight (Williams, 1980) Oops, I think i fried my machine!

    Hi all, My machine was running perfect until my move. When I tried and set it up at my new place I hooked everything up except the two large connectors in the head I got mixed up. And there the only two that will engage with each other (square peg round hole thought). Two large white...
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    Gottlieb Solved Sure Shot (Gottlieb, 1976) L relay staying energized

    Got this pinball playing. After a few games is has developed a problem in that when the #1 roll over switch is used the L relay remains energized. I have tested all of the other roll over switches that score the same number of points and none of the others have the same effect. In fact, the...
  12. S

    Gottlieb Solved Sure Shot (Gottlieb, 1976) Hold relay and other issues

    Trying to get the last few issues solved. My game over light is not coming on at the end of the game, however, when I turn the machine off then turn it back on the game over light is on. My observation is that the when the hold relay is released the light is on. Should my hold relay be...
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    Gottlieb Solved Royal Flush (Gottlieb, 1976) Need help with continuous counting

    Looking for some help with my Royal Flush game. Bonus points won't stop counting (1000 at a time) only when drop targets are hit such as three jacks or two queens or another bonus combination. Doesn't happen for any other situation. Any suggestions please?
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    Williams Solved F-14 Tomcat (Williams, 1987) problem

    I'm new to this site and have a problem with my F14. Admittedly, I have very limited experience in repairing pinball machines, but have been unable to locate anyone locally to service my pin. Current problem involves two issues. I can only display one player and more problematic, all balls...
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    Gottlieb Solved Sure Shot (Gottlieb, 1976) staying in Tilt

    Trying to put this machine back together. Several of the switches were messed up pretty bad when I picked it up. I can get it to go through a reset, however it stays in tilt along with the game over light on. I watch the tilt hold relay (H) during reset.....it energizes causing the tilt light...
  16. tunes3540

    Williams Solved Laser Ball (Williams, 1979) code 1493 02

    I've got a Williams Laserball machine that used to work fine. It intermittently would only show code 1493 02 on the #1 player score and not be playable. I was always able to turn off, flip the switch in the door, turn on, turn off, then flip the switch again, and turn on. This would fix it...
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    Gottlieb Solved Super Soccer (Gottlieb, 1975) problems

    I have just purchased a Super Soccer machine that did not come with a manual or schematic. When I push the start button everthing resets and the ball is kicked out, but the flippers are dead and the players one three and four stay lit, also the match number is lit. If I reach in and push the...
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    Gottlieb Solved Swing-Along (Gottlieb, 1963) Illumination Issue

    Im still geting through my first gottlieb. To this point it "seems" as though it is working as it should all except what I thought would be the easiest to figure out. The lites in my back box wont stay on. They come on sporadically then simply go out, even if I touch nothing. When they come on...
  19. Coil_Smoke

    Williams Solved Star Trek: The Next Generation (Williams, 1993) Sir Patrick Is Sounding A Bit Scratchy

    It has been entirely too quiet in this corner. So here goes... One of the reasons I bought William's STTNG is the voice talent. It did not disappoint. You get treated to, 'Worf' admonishing you ' DON'T MOVE ' when you get to shoot again. John De Lancie as "Q" smart mouthing "Loose Something" or...
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    Sega Solved Lost In Space (Sega, 1998) Dot Matrix Display not working

    Hi There, I bought a lost in space pinball machine a couple years back and every once in awhile it requires a little maintenance. So far, I've been able to fix it, but now the dot matrix display will not come up and the machine will not run at all because of it. The cabinet all lights up...
  21. njPinWiz

    Gottlieb Solved World Series (Gottlieb, 1972) EM issues

    Anyone have experience with World Series by Gottlieb. Am having a few issues with "Runs Scored" being counted correctly. And, the "C" interlock relay for "man on 3rd base" is problematic. Will ask detailed questions if anyone is familiar with the mechanics of this pin. Thanks.
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    Gottlieb Solved Charlie's Angels (Gottlieb, 1978) no ball return, instead it resets the drop targets.

    I'm new figured I'd start with an issue I am having. My Gottlieb system 1 Charlies Angels no longer returns the ball to the shooter after draining, instead it resets both banks of drop targets. The rest of the game works fine, even the drop targets scoring and resetting. The problem started off...
  23. X

    Bally Solved Bon Voyage (Bally, 1974) won't start

    Bally Bon Voyage won't start (SOLVED - broken wire on coin switch) Hello everyone I am new to the forums and also just got my first machine which is a Bally Bon Voyage EM. I got it for fun and also I wanted to use this one as a learning platform to see if I could figure out how these things...
  24. P

    Williams Solved Comet (Williams, 1985) error code help

    First of all, big novice here but willing and capable to learn. I changed the batteries for the first time after 4 years. They were fine but it was probably too long from what I understand. I did it with the power off. When I powered up, there is no sound and I am getting an error code on player...
  25. M

    Gottlieb Solved Royal Flush (Gottlieb, 1976) Drop Targets Double Scores

    Hello, Royal Flush, 1976. My problem is that sometimes a dropped target will award double points. If I should get 1000 points, I’ll get that score, but then I’ll get another 1000. If I have hit two of the three joker lights, then I should get 3000 points. I’ll get the 3000 when I...
  26. S

    Gottlieb Solved Spin-A-Card (Gottlieb, 1969) help

    Trying to put the replay (credit) unit back together. Could anyone share a picture of this unit set at the 0 position? I need to see the position of the switches as it relates to the arms on the cog and spring. Thanks for your help.
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    Gottlieb Solved Flying Carpet (Gottlieb, 1972) endless game over loop

    so ive finally got my machine mostly working. as i can start a game. my new problem is that when i end my last ball the game over relay latches as it should, but the bank reset arm causes the game over relay to delatch causing and endless loop of game 5 to game over until i turn the unit off...
  28. njPinWiz

    Gottlieb Solved El Dorado City of Gold (Gottlieb, 1984) Playfield Lights "flickering"

    Just picked up an nice, very clean El Dorado City of Gold. Everything seems to function as it should, with one bothersome exception. During play, and only occasionally - the play field lights "flicker" in unison. It might last a few seconds, or up to a minute or so. When a new game is...
  29. LukaUK

    Data East Solved Lethal Weapon 3 (Data East, 1992) Tripping Out?

    Hey folks I hope I have come to the right place to hopefully get a Lethal Weapon 3 pinball table working again. Firstly it had a issue where when it launched the ball it would launch 2 instead of one (not in multiball mode just normal play) but after being on for 30 minutes or so it would stop...
  30. T

    Maintenance Solved Score Reel Lube Yes or No?

    Is it alright to use lubricant on score reels? What is your opinion?
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    Gottlieb Solved Hot Shot (Gottlieb, 1973) Help Needed!

    I had this machine working 100% about a year ago and then things started to go wrong. It was put aside for a while but now it's time to bring it back to life. When the start button is pushed it tries to reset but the last two numbers move very slowly or stop all together. If it does complete the...
  32. S

    Williams Solved Star Pool (Williams, 1974) resetting when points are scored

    Williams Star Pool. Working great then developed an issue multiple resets when the ball would drain. Now the machine goes through a full reset when the spinner is turning and another 10 pt switch is hit at the same time. Process: Spin the spinner (each connection as it spins gives 10...
  33. T

    Gottlieb Solved Jungle (Gottlieb, 1972) kickback lane malfunction!

    The Kickback feature on my Gottlieb Jungle machine is not working properly. Does anyone know if there are adjustments that can be made that will make it work better. The ball bounces away from the kicker before it fires and it is not returning to the playfield very well, sometimes not at all...
  34. S

    Williams Solved Star Pool (Williams, 1974) stays on player one.

    Head scratcher for me........ I'm trying to bring a Williams Star Pool back to life. I have the machine lighting up and resetting. One issue I'm having and I'm thinking it may possibly be related to another issue is the ball count unit is not being energized. I have taken the ball count unit...
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    Gottlieb Solved Hot Shots (Gottlieb, 1989) Control Board

    Does anyone know of a source for the 80B control board (made by Premier Technology) for the Gottleib Hot Shots pinball machine? The backup battery leaked and corroded a large portion of the board and also messed up one of the card edge plugs. I see there is a guy on ebay (Swemmer electronics)...
  36. R

    Bally Solved Mr. & Mrs. Pac-Man Pinball (Bally, 1982) Drop Target issue

    At top of playing field is a bank of 3 drop targets. When all 3 targets are knocked down the targets do not reset. Upon further investigation when the center target goes down no noise is made so it is not registering. When I open machine & lift playfield I noticed that the switch behind the...
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    Williams Solved Darling (Williams, 1973) lights out

    I have a 1973 Williams darling. the playing field lights go out & come back on during play. now they stay off. Found no loose wires help!!!!
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    Gottlieb Solved Mars God of War (Gottlieb, 1981) problems

    Hello. I recently bought a neglected Mars God of War. When I got it nothing worked except the score displays lit up. After simple cleaning and checking connectors everything worked! Sound, speech, scoring, flippers and pop bumpers...everything. It was all scoring correctly as well. Recently out...
  39. drksidemoon

    Gottlieb Solved Show Boat (Gottlieb, 1961) problem - Part 2

    Nothing happens when I hit the start button. There are credits on the wheel. When I put in a dime, The game starts as it should (thanks again to pinballdaveh) and a credit comes OFF the wheel. The match unit works fine and adds a credit to the wheel when it matches. My schematic reading ability...
  40. drksidemoon

    Gottlieb Solved Show Boat (Gottlieb, 1961) problem

    Hi...Fairly new to this and getting addicted quickly. Every time I score 1-9 points, the game resets as if I'm starting a new game. The score reels zero out and the ball release opens then closes then stays open. It doesn't do it with the tens or hundreds. I dug a little and tried some things I...
  41. J

    Gottlieb Solved The Amazing Spider-Man (Gottlieb, 1980) problems

    I've got a 1980 spiderman with several little problems that are eluding me right now. My biggest concern is the hole kickers will score but won't eject the ball. The solenoids work when I run the diagnostic solenoid check and I can ground the transistor lug and manually fire them. I also have...
  42. N

    SS Solved Hoe Down (Allied Leisure, 1978) Scoring Problem

    Wanted to see if there was anyone with knowledge of Allied Leisure pins that could help me with a problem I am having with a 1978 Hoe Down SS. I picked up Hoe Down earlier this year and it has worked without issue until just this week. Now, the scoring readouts in the backbox do not light...
  43. S

    Bally Solved Black Jack (Bally, 1978) no solenoid action

    Just got a beat up Black Jack. I changed the busted mpu to an ultimate..ready to og right? Not. Lights ok, switches ok, only flippers and coin lockout working. Probably heard this before right? Voltages on SDB ok and can activate solenoids by jumping to ground from q's. Help... This is my...
  44. njPinWiz

    Gottlieb Solved King of Diamonds (Gottlieb, 1967) Standard leg lengths ?

    How best to determine the proper length of the legs on a pin? Have a '67 Gottlieb King of Diamonds, and seems like the legs are too long. They measure 31"...other pins I have are either 27" or 28 1/2". I don't have a product manual, is there a source that specifies this? Thanks.
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    Gottlieb Solved Top Card (Gottlieb, 1974) Newbie with problem

    Well I'm a newbie to the pinball world. I just purchase a Top Card machine from Gottlieb. It has an issue with keeping score. When going from 990 points to 1000 it will just go back to 00000 If you hit something worth a 1000 points it will register the 1000 points. Any help would be...
  46. D

    Williams Solved Big Ben (Williams, 1975) problem

    desperate for help, just crn't put my finger on it, the problem is when you put the game on to play it constantly resets ball does not kick out flippers don't work' ball count / score reels/ targets. all just keep resetting score motor runs all the time? any help will be great "thanx":|
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    Williams Solved Black Knight (Williams, 1980) light row 8 not working

    Hi, new to the forums. First time poster.. Hehe My BK works fine and I have repaired it myself for years. But now I'm a little stumped. All the lights in row 8 will not work at any time. I have replaced S7, Q58, Q59 twice, Q77 twice and Q76. All no joy. I also notice that Q59 gets REALLY...
  48. H

    Williams Solved Road Kings (Williams, 1986) right loop switch

    Williams Road King ......Replaced the rubber bumpers now I get adjust right loop switch at start up .. do you know where that is
  49. PinballDude369

    Gottlieb Solved Volcano (Gottlieb, 1981) pop bumper problem

    Hello, The pop bumper on the lower left side doesn't work at all. I tried plugging the connector from it to one of the other small circuit pop bumper boards underneath the playfield that I know works, but that didn't help. It used to occasionally work, then quit, then work again. However, it...
  50. F

    Williams Solved Firepower (Williams, 1980) problem

    Any help? On Firepower, when ball is kicked out into shooting lane, the right flipper will add points. Once ball is shot, this stops. any suggestions on a fix?
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