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by special when lit
Sun Oct 22, 2023 2:23 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: First Machine
Replies: 7
Views: 1564

Re: First Machine

The door should be easy enough to make out of wood & a Lowe & Fletcher lock should fit.
I think this seller also has the direction arrows.
Good luck with it, I'm just up the A52, in Derby.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/256160337587 ... SwRwdjnJI7
by special when lit
Sun Oct 22, 2023 2:16 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Isle of Man Grand Prix Steer-a-ball
Replies: 19
Views: 7958

Re: Isle of Man Steer-a-ball

Had to do a double take then. I thought it said Joy Suck, which I'm sure would've been a very popular machine, had it been made...
by special when lit
Wed Oct 18, 2023 12:47 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Aristocrat Kingsway
Replies: 2
Views: 1067

Re: Aristocrat Kingsway

Can you push the reels across, so the payout discs are closer together? If so, you might be able to cure it by putting a washer between the 1st reel & the mech frame.
by special when lit
Tue Oct 17, 2023 2:10 pm
Forum: Auction Community
Topic: Nice Bunch of Sega Bandits for sale
Replies: 9
Views: 1365

Re: Nice Bunch of Sega Bandits for sale

Look like they've been under the sea.
by special when lit
Mon Oct 16, 2023 2:46 pm
Forum: Auction Community
Topic: Rotofruit Pocketwatch
Replies: 2
Views: 674

Re: Rotofruit Pocketwatch

That's cool, but not £128 cool!
by special when lit
Thu Oct 05, 2023 1:14 pm
Forum: Tips and Tricks
Topic: Irksome screws unscrewed
Replies: 8
Views: 3506

Re: Irksome screws unscrewed

This stuff is also really good at freeing stubborn bolts etc.
https://www.halfords.com/motoring/engin ... 21533.html
by special when lit
Tue Sep 19, 2023 12:29 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Aristocrat Deluxe 22 Payout slides and guide
Replies: 29
Views: 3831

Re: Aristocrat Deluxe 22 Payout slides and guide

Exactly this. I had the same problem on a SEGA recently, and all it required was a small adjustment of the dog & anvil.
by special when lit
Wed Sep 06, 2023 1:49 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Philip Shefras Plentywin
Replies: 25
Views: 76976

Re: Shefras Plentywin

The coin tube should be easy to make. You just need a short length of tube of the right diameter for old pennies with a couple of plates welded on. I used 14mm ball bearings in my Jackpot allwin, made by the same company. Backflash looks to be original. As for top flash, give Paul Coppin on here a m...
by special when lit
Fri Aug 25, 2023 1:08 pm
Forum: Discoveries
Topic: Win-A-Pint Bitter drop penny on ebay (Jamieson)
Replies: 23
Views: 3484

Re: Win-A-Pint Bitter drop penny on ebay (Jamieson)

aristomatic wrote: Thu Aug 24, 2023 1:57 pm Nice full pint of Double Diamond on the artwork would have worked wonders on its distribution
I see what you did, there. :HaHa:
by special when lit
Tue Aug 22, 2023 2:37 pm
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: Brit Export machine history, from "The Coin Slot"
Replies: 4
Views: 1232

Re: Brit Export machine history, from "The Coin Slot" & "Loose Change"

gameswat wrote: Tue Aug 22, 2023 10:19 am"How much did he sell the machines for? Hold on...10 to 15 quid apiece (or roughly $25 usd per slot machine!) in 1975!"
!OMFG!
by special when lit
Sat Aug 19, 2023 12:21 pm
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: Revamped Beromat-type bandits
Replies: 197
Views: 127546

Re: Machine ID

Looks like one of the Beromat conversions, but I've not seen one like that before.
by special when lit
Mon Aug 14, 2023 12:43 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Old flasher unit identity
Replies: 8
Views: 616

Re: Old flasher unit identity

They stop the electrics from frying, if someone holds the button in for too long. Also, they are used in the payout circuit to ring a bell, when a win is achieved.
by special when lit
Fri Aug 11, 2023 2:53 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Sega payout issue!
Replies: 35
Views: 1584

Re: Sega payout issue!

It's a square of rubber that dampens the end travel of the arm. Mine have turned to mush! If you're on about this rubber, they can be a bit tricky to get out. I've found the best way is to remove the bracket then drill 2 holes from the rear adjacent to the 2 lugs that fold over the rubber. Then you...
by special when lit
Thu Aug 10, 2023 2:46 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Sega payout issue!
Replies: 35
Views: 1584

Re: Sega payout issue!

This is the pivot I'm on about. It's at the back of the machine, next to where the slide springs attach. The lever you can see holds the safety slide in place. Undo the screw and fit a washer that's smaller than the diameter of the shoulder and when you tighten it down, it should clamp the lever in ...
by special when lit
Wed Aug 09, 2023 2:32 pm
Forum: Feedback
Topic: Arena fixed!
Replies: 67
Views: 16952

Re: Saleroom roundups

chris roadhog wrote: Wed Aug 09, 2023 2:09 pm Can't get on Arena. Asking for payment again?
Same for me, but worked after I logged out & in again.
by special when lit
Wed Aug 09, 2023 2:31 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Sega payout issue!
Replies: 35
Views: 1584

Re: Sega payout issue!

The extra coin will be because of the removed safety slide. The coin will be filling the space where it would have been. Try putting it back, then lock the arm that holds it in the open position. You can do this by removing the shoulder screw at the pivot point, then put a washer on that will clamp ...
by special when lit
Tue Aug 08, 2023 2:20 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Jennings Chinese Front plastics & plating
Replies: 20
Views: 7169

Re: Jennings Chinese Front plastics & plating

Could try Novus 2 plastic cleaner. You'll find it at most pinball suppliers.
by special when lit
Thu Jul 27, 2023 12:23 pm
Forum: Auction Community
Topic: Automatic Pleasures
Replies: 5
Views: 823

Re: Automatic Pleasures

:shock:
Think I paid about a fiver for mine.
by special when lit
Thu Jul 13, 2023 2:03 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Bryans Gapwin Project
Replies: 30
Views: 7150

Re: Bryans Gapwin Project

Looks like a good project.
Are you still touring the arcade? Was hoping to see you at Elvaston Steam Fair, a couple of weeks ago.
by special when lit
Thu Jul 06, 2023 1:08 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Each Way Oliver Whales slot restore
Replies: 16
Views: 1272

Re: Each Way Oliver Whales slot restore

The arm that hits the ball should have a rubber stop inside the chrome housing. They are usually hard as wood, after all these years, but I usually replace with some suitable rubber. Whales machines were made in Redcar in Yorkshire. Yours was probably made in the mid '50s. You can get pennies from U...