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    Williams Solved Demolition Man (Williams, 1994) coil power

    The wife and I play at least a game almost every night before dinner (for the past 1.5yr) and really enjoy it. We notice that after the first 4-player game, the ball has a tough time making it up the ramps; almost as if the machine got tired. Thinking it might have been the flipper coils...
  2. Coil_Smoke

    Bally Solved Dr. Dude And His Excellent Ray (Bally, 1990) Drop Target Quirk

    My beloved Dr. dude and his excellent Ray machine has two new problems. The bank of drop targets refuses to reset during play. The targets only reset after the ball drains. The targets score as they drop but stay down until the ball drains. The bank should reset when the fourth target drops...
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    Bally Solved Kings of Steel (Bally, 1984) Problem with Drop Targets

    The drop targets will not stay up when they reset. Sometimes all 6 will drop, sometimes 1 or 2 will stay up. If I manually push the coil up, they will stay up but when the coil pulls them up on a reset they drop back down. The springs look ok. The targets look good. What am I missing? Thanks
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    Gottlieb Solved Hi-Score (Gottlieb, 1967) problem

    Hi guys. Help needed with my Gottleib Hi-Score 1967 i bought a couple of weeks ago. I can only play the game at ONE PLAYER, doesn´t matter if i put more coins in the machine, it won´t add more players. And when i play the first ball it won´t go further to ball number 2, it´s plays...
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    Williams Solved Flash (Williams, 1979) Switch matrix problem

    I have a Williams flash pinball and been having problems with some of the switches. Using the switch matrix I found that when I trigger a switch on column 4 it would then trigger all switches on that row.diodes and wiring all look fine could it be something on the board? Which are fairly new btw.
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    Bally Solved Elvira and the Party Monsters (Bally, 1989) Problem

    My machine has a problem with the music feature, in self test mode, it will play 3 of the 7 types of music possible, with the other 4, nothing. The sound board has been professionally repaired and tested OK in another machine. Has anyone out there experienced a similar problem and if so, what...
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    Gottlieb Solved Sky Jump (Gottlieb, 1974) Wedgehead EM- Replay issues

    Hello, I recently purchased a Gottlieb Sky Jump EM machine from a warehouse for very cheap. I wanted a project to maybe build up a collection of machines someday, for I am 17 and I don't want pinball to die. Anyways... I am having an issue with adding replays. Whenever I press the start...
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    Stern Solved Nine Ball (Stern, 1980) Big Drop Target Bank Solenoid will not reset!

    Since I got the Nineball machine, I have not been able to get the big drop target bank to reset.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p> I have replaced the transistor, diode and cap on the solenoid board, replaced the solenoid and it's diode. No...
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    Gottlieb Solved Black Hole (Gottlieb, 1981) problem

    Hello guys i am having trouble with a black hole pinball machine. The machine plays fine until the ball goes to the lower level. After the ball goes to the lower level everything works but when you loose the ball it will not be shot up to the main surface. It says unable to re enter. The...
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    Gottlieb Solved Slick Chick (Gottlieb, 1963) - Question for an owner to verify gameplay

    How many times must you take out S=L=I=C=K C=H=I=C=K (and light one of the 5 lower rollover lights) before you light up the yellow slingshot lights that make them worth 10 points? Microsoft Arcade has them lighting up after you light the 5th rollover light. My machine when I got it was...
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    Gottlieb Solved Slick Chick (Gottlieb, 1963) light sequence issue. lights for S-L-I-C-K will not clear.

    Gottlieb Slick Chick light sequence issue. lights for S-L-I-C-K will not clear when targets are hit if the Slick Chick playfield light is lit... UNLESS you have already taken out the "S" bumper light. It will however clear the entire word if either of the other palyfield lights are lit (slick or...
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    Bally Solved Playboy (Bally, 1978) Missing board

    Hi Guys, Anyone know what board this is missing? I'm still getting up to speed on EM machines but I got this SS bally '78 machine I need to fix as well. It's missing a circuit board and I don't know which:
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    Bally Solved Mr. & Mrs. Pac-Man Pinball (Bally, 1982) Same player shoots again problem

    I have M/M Pacman for a long time I had not used it.Am now getting everything up and running and everything is working great.Except when first ball is launched it goes over what I will call a button right out of the shoot and it activates the "same player shoots again"this only happens on first...
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    Williams Maintenance Solved PIN·BOT (Williams, 1986) Pinscore LED Display

    Does anyone have experience with the new LED replacement displays? I am thinking of putting one in my Pinbot. My alphanumeric displays are shot and it seems like the LED setup might be worth it. http://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/PS-10877-P
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    Bally Solved Motordome (Bally, 1986) Help again

    Motordome Help again---Solved! Hello again, I am working on a motordome game where I had to replace the MPU board and eproms due to theowner shorting the power supply out. After changing the MPU, the game worked allright except that the rollover switches above the pop bumpers were...
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    Bally Solved Sky Kings (Bally, 1974) Stuck Coil/Plunger

    I recently acquired a Ballys Sky Kings machine (1974) Been working great for 2 weeks until today. The plunger that strikes the 100 point bell is getting stuck in the "up" position. A number of different items on the play field cause the same problem, so I know it is not something getting...
  17. mehl666

    Sega Solved Batman Forever (Sega, 1995) (broken bracket)

    Dear Pinballers. My Sega Batman Forever, 1995 broke down a couple of weeks ago but not until today I managed to look into it. The problem is that the bracket holding the kicker in place broke from metal fatique and I am unable to locate the spare part. Do any of you know the best place to buy...
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    Williams Solved Firepower II (Williams, 1983) random bell issue

    I've finally got my Firepower II (Williams System 7) working GREAT! New balls, rubbers, repaired plastics, and touched-up play field. This is an awesome game. I'm having one weird issue, though. Randomly (maybe once after a few play hours), the bell goes off for no reason and keeps...
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    Gottlieb Solved Pinball Pool (Gottlieb, 1979) Question - Please Help!

    Gottlieb System 1 Drop Targets Issue I have a Gottlieb Pinball Pool. The two banks of drop targets won't reset on start-up. I replaced the Driver Board and the cable that links the MPU to the Driver Board (A1-J5 to A3-J1). I know that all 4 coils that lift the drop targets are working because...
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    Data East Solved Jurassic Park (Data East, 1993) MPU gets stuck in a loop

    I recently started getting MPU looping errors after fixing the GI connector on the power supply on my JP. Not sure if its related but changed out the PS with another and same problem. What happens, and it's usually when the ball hits the jet bumpers, is that the DMD gets stuck on the DNA screen...
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    Gottlieb Solved The Incredible Hulk (Gottlieb, 1979) Weak 'A' and 'B' solenoids

    I'm wondering if anyone has any insight into why the "A" and "B" shooters are weak on my Hulk. The "A" is especially weak and cant even launch the ball out of shooter. B is much better, but still feels weak. Additional info: I've verified the +24 is OK. Both shooters are hooked up to...
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    Bally Solved Wizard! (Bally, 1975) Requesting Help for voltage conversion

    Hello I realize this is my first post, and I apologize if coming straight out of the gates with a question is a breach in etiquette. I am trying to convert my US voltage Bally Wizard! machine to UK power. I have a little diagram stapled to the side (photos below) and jumping different lugs of...
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    Williams Solved Firepower II (Williams, 1983) bulb question

    On my playfield, one bulb (Orbit complete) is different than all the rest. In fact, it is part of the solenoid diags, but I'm not sure why. Anyway, I don't know what type of bulb to get. Socket is bigger than the other type 44s
  24. Coil_Smoke

    Williams Solved PIN·BOT (Williams, 1986) "Eyes" Flash Lamps Burning Out...

    :idea: Pin-bot Has two flash lamps under the visor :idea:. They are referred to as the "EYES". They do get heavy use especially during "attract" mode. They seem quite bright(like almost blue) and blow in a matter of days to a week or two. Even solid state LED's go out after about a month ...
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    Gottlieb Solved Haunted House (Gottlieb, 1982) sound problem

    I have a 1982 Haunted House machine and I am having some sound problems. I can turn the machine on, and when I do I get the "extra ball" sound. (I think they have numbers, but I don't know it). Anyway, when I start the game I get that same sound whenever the ball hits anything, and it is also...
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    Bally Solved Eight Ball (Bally, 1977) displays

    OK ...Are the displays for a '77 Bally Eight Ball supposed to be amber or green. I think I have seen both. Which one is correct? Also..I need a backglass for this machine....my first restoration....any help appreciated. Thanks.... Brother
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    Bally Maintenance Solved Gilligan's Island (Bally, 1991) possibly undo what's done.

    My bestfriend has a Gilligan's Island Pinball machine that has had the same high score for over six years (her mother got it before she passed away from cancer). Today when she turned it on the entire thing had been set back to factory settings. Is there any ways to get back the high score that...
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    Bally Solved Motordome (Bally, 1986) 6803 MPU Help

    Hello to all, A friend of mine asked me to take a look at his Motordome machine for him. It had been working, then was powering on, but not starting the game. He told me he tried to check the fuses on the power supply board, and when he tried to test the first fuse, there was a sizzle sound...
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    Bally Solved Kiss (Bally, 1979) help on electrical

    Hello I have been trying to get an old Kiss pinball going for a week or two and am not having much luck, If any of the Pinball gurus on here have any suggestions I would love to get the input. When I power up the game maybe 25 to 40% of the lights come on the playfield and thats it, no LED, no...
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    Bally Solved Eight Ball Champ (Bally, 1985) knocker on

    I can't seem to find the knocker on my Champ. I see no unusual unhooked wires or brackets. It is listed in the schematic as having one....but, I can't seem to find the dang thing....or if nothing else, where i should be.. Any help appreciated.
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    Gottlieb Solved Buccaneer (Gottlieb, 1976) Stuck in Reset

    Hey Guys----I have a Buccaneer that is stuck in the reset mode. The main motor drive (two cams and three post switches) runs continuously. The ball count will not count and the score reels always stop on zero----I believe this is because the reset is not in proper position. Can anyopne...
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    Williams Solved The Machine: Bride of Pin·bot (Williams, 1991) - Help Needed

    I have a Bride of Pinbot machine that is getting a missing pinball error. From what I researched so far it might be a problem with a switch. I have run the single switch test and confirmed that the following switches were not working. 15 Left Outlane 25 Right Trough 35 Skill Shot 25K...
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    Gottlieb EM Solved Volley (Gottlieb, 1976) Problem

    No Flippers - No Scoring - No Action on Playfield except dropdown targets go down & reset. First time ever looking into guts of a pin ball machine. I NEED HELP.
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    Williams Solved PIN·BOT (Williams, 1986) cpu board U51 I.C. needed

    integrated circuit U51 is bad on my pinbot cpu board. have searched marco and pbresource for replacement. IC on board has '8707 9' and 'EF6821P' stamped on it. looks like schematics list U51 as parts # 6820/6821. couldn't find any 40 pin IC's that reference the #'s i have. Anyone know if there...
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    Gottlieb Solved Need a lead on a Gottlieb System 3 part

    Greetings- I am looking for the metal piece that holds the translite/backglass to the DMD/speaker panel. This piece keeps the glass in place so it doesnt fall out. I dont want to retrofit some home depot hardware to get the glass to stay, but currently I cant shake the machine because this...
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    Williams Solved Aztec (Williams, 1976) Upkicker pic?

    first project, first post, so "hi". Wealth of info in here, thanks to all. My Aztec's upkicker ass'y (i guess that's what it's called) is a bit of a mess. http://i.imgur.com/ScC7n.jpg Would someone please post a pic of one in proper shape so I can see which direction to go? Thanks a bunch...
  37. StoveBolt

    Solved Old Chicago (Bally, 1976) Light bulbs

    Is there a trick to changing out the light bulbs in the lower part of the back case, they are sunk in thick wood and I can't get a grab on them...Thanks SB (I know dumb question but I'm a noobie to the pinball world) :(
  38. zero_koop

    Williams Solved Jokerz! (Williams, 1988) System 11 flipper not working

    I posted this question at another forum, but since that forum didn't specialize in pinball I was hoping to get overall better advice here. No offense to them. I'm really stumped on this one. I'm not a pinball repair expert but I am an electrical engineer so I'm fairly familiar with what I'm...
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    Gottlieb Solved Surf 'n Safari (Gottlieb, 1991) optics

    Hello, New to the forums AND new to Pins. I just got my first machine, a Surf n safari. I've owned it for a few days now and for the most part it plays great. From the first time I played it , when you started the game the whirlpool lights would start going and the points would start adding up...
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    Gottlieb Solved Sky Jump (Gottlieb, 1974) First Post - Problem with ball feed mechanism

    This is my first post. Cool forum. I have an old Gottleib "Sky Jump" machine (photo attached), and the machine works well except it has an ongoing problem with the ball feeder. Once the ball drains into the drain area at the front of the machine, it has trouble getting fed back up into the...
  41. PinballDude369

    Gottlieb Solved Volcano (Gottlieb, 1981) pop bumper problem

    The lower left side playfield pop bumper on my Gottlieb Volcano keeps acting up on me. For a while it will do like it's supposed to and then later on it doesn't do anything when the ball hits it. I've cleaned the contacts underneath it, but the problem keeps coming back. Any idea what is...
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    Gottlieb Solved Shaq Attaq (Gottlieb, 1995) left flipper problem

    Hi guys, I went to an open night in January at my local pinball museum and got hooked. Now guess what's in my basement? Anyway, I bought a 1995 Gottlieb Shaq Attaq machine. I went online and gave it the full baby treatment with new rubber, waxed playfield etc... I want to do this right. It has...
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    Gottlieb Solved Mario Andretti (Gottlieb, 1995) System 3 Can't Raise Playfield

    Gottlieb System 3 Can't Raise Playfield (SOLVED) Anyone familiar with the "Mario Andretti" Pinball machine by Gottlieb? I can not get the playfield to lift up i tried pulling the plunger back to see if maybe that was stopping it but it doesn't seem to be in the way, I looked inside the machine...
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    Bally Solved Space Invaders (Bally, 1980) Display Problem

    My game recently suffered an injury (object got throw through backglass while machine powered up). Cleaned out glass but now my displays (all four players & credits) do not work. All other functions (sound, playfeild scoring, solenoids) still work fine. Someone suggested the aux driver board...
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    Williams Solved Black Knight (Williams, 1980) Multiplier and advance not working

    Hello Everyone, I'm having another strange issue with my Black knight pinball machine. The Multiplier and the right side advance switch are not working at all. I first tried the obvious and made sure the leaf switches were adjusted and clean. I then tested for voltage. There is 4.5 volts going...
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    Bally Solved Doctor Who (Bally, 1992) Dot Matrix Problem

    Hello, I'm trying to trouble shoot a 1992 Doctor Who display issue. The dot matrix display is very weak. Upon startup, only about 1/3 of the screen lights up with it filling from the left and right lower corners. If the machine is allowed to sit and warm up for several hours the display...
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    Williams Solved Demolition Man (Williams, 1994) Slingshot and Popper Problem

    :help: I have a Demolition Man Pin and the other day my slingshots left, right, upper, and pop bumpers quit working. I pulled the glass off and captured the ball to force it into a ball search to see if the solenoids had power. They do, they all popped accordingly during ball search mode. I then...
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    Williams Solved Jubilee (Williams, 1973) EM credit counter wheel setting?

    Can anyone tell me where the credit counter adjustment is on a Williams EM credit counter wheel? The coin validator is supposed to give out two credits and I'm getting three on the counter per coin. I'd like to adjust this. Thanks!
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    Williams Solved Hot Tip (Williams, 1977) G.I. Problem

    I'm new to pinball repair, but trying to learn. I have a Williams Hot Tip pin that I am trying to resurrect from dead. I've replaced all 3 boards in back box and machine is playing properly except that no G.I. lights are working on playfield or backglass. I've replaced burnt connector on power...
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    Williams Solved Whirlwind (Williams, 1990) 1st Machine

    Hi All - I am new to the forum and a new pinball machine owner. I have wanted a machine since I was a little kid and it took 40+ years for me to get one. Just bought a Whirlwind machine, a game I loved playing when I was in college. Should have it home this weekend. This being my first...
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