Gottlieb Solved Buccaneer (Gottlieb, 1976) Stuck in Reset

[Jesse East]

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 help me? Thanks.

Jesse East

 

[Itchigo]

There has to be a stuck switch there somewhere.

 

[Jesse East]

Itchigo-----Thanks.

After remembering how to get into the belly of this thing, I was able to jiggle the reed switches on the main motor relays around a bit and the complete system now works. This is the first problem Ive had with the unit since I purchased it for $100 about 25 years ago. So, with any luck, maybe it will go for another few years.

BTW, the game counter says 74,000 games played. Is this a large number for a unit this old?

Thanks Jesse East King George VA

 

[Itchigo]

It's not the age, it's the mileage.... I keep telling myself that. For the age it really doesn't mean anything. I mean I drive a 17 year old car with 130,000 miles on it, which is good for 17 years old- but it's still 17 years old. Probably about average. Give or take- all relative. By the way, I used to be in the buisness myself a looooong time ago.