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Title: Slow moving wheels
Post by: lhill on April 08, 2017, 02:31:47 PM

I have a mechanical 3 wheel slot machine that the wheels just started moving verrrrrry slow. We don't play it very often and I suspect dirt or dust has something to do with it. I am afraid to clean and grease it in the wrong places. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. I am a computer guy and very handy with my hands so I am not afraid to tackle any procedure. I assume this has to be a dirt/dust problem as it worked before. I live in Carson City Nevada where we have more dust than I think anywhere. Help. I would like to use this machine again. It is pretty old and needs to see the light of day again. I don't know who the mgf is as there are no markings other than Smith's Crystal Bay North Shore Club on it.
Thanks,
Larry

Title: Re: Slow moving wheels
Post by: DavidLee on April 09, 2017, 09:53:55 PM

Not sure, but the reels look to be similar to a Jennings machine.
Can you post a photo of the front.

Title: Re: Slow moving wheels
Post by: lhill on April 10, 2017, 11:45:03 AM

I did post a picture of the front, plus 6 other views, but I guess you can only post 1 picture at a time. The front won't tell you anything as it only says Smith's North Shore Club, Lake Tahoe. No other markings anywhere. The coin slot says HANKELL Reno Nevada.
Thanks

Title: Re: Slow moving wheels
Post by: DavidLee on April 10, 2017, 12:02:32 PM

You can post more photos.

Under (Attach) and the first browse button there is a line (more attachments) in light green.  Use that to add photos.

Title: Re: Slow moving wheels
Post by: lhill on April 10, 2017, 12:13:03 PM

Thanks. I am new to this forum and still learning.

Title: Re: Slow moving wheels
Post by: Chief on April 11, 2017, 05:26:15 PM

Howdy,
   Is definitely is not a Jennings, It is a Pace or a later model Ace. Most likely a Pace.
  I would take the reels out of the machine and pull them apart and clean and oil the shafts.
  A repair book would be of great help!.
                        Chief

Title: Re: Slow moving wheels
Post by: lhill on April 11, 2017, 06:09:13 PM

Any Idea how to get a repair book?
Thanks

Title: Re: Slow moving wheels
Post by: Chief on April 11, 2017, 06:51:41 PM

For a Manual try:  www.coinslots.com (http://www.coinslots.com)
They may have it or something close. Make sure to ask them.
          Good Luck,
             Chief

Title: Re: Slow moving wheels
Post by: DavidLee on April 11, 2017, 06:54:06 PM

Try eBay for the repair manual, might be something for your machine.


Cleaning the reels, don't really need to take them apart.
Use a cleaning type lubricant, PB blaster brand makes a good assortment.
Spray every moving part, but be careful to not get any on the reel strips as it may stain them.
Apply the lubricant / cleaner and let it sit over night. You might want to block up one side as to
cause the fluid to run through the parts and shafts.

Title: Re: Slow moving wheels
Post by: lhill on April 12, 2017, 10:36:57 AM

Thanks. I'll give that try.

Title: Re: Slow moving wheels
Post by: Chief on July 20, 2017, 11:57:45 AM

Howdy,
    HANKELL Reno Nevada. Could be the name of the Slot Operate Route Company.
Who service and provide the machine on a percentage cut.
                 Chief

Title: Re: Slow moving wheels
Post by: lhill on July 20, 2017, 02:40:09 PM

Thanks for the info, but I sold it as is to a guy in California that said he knew how to fix it.