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Other Reel Games / Re: Hopper Agitator
« Last post by slcjeeper on Today at 04:20:54 AM »Lance,
It’s not too common to find machines that accept different coin types. This is more common on European machines, but since mechanically the hopper can only process one physically sized coin, the other is sent directly to the drop. This is more commonly found on the play nickels or quarters for Ikes machines. Coins played go straight to the drop and the hopper only holds Ikes for payouts.
Regarding the handle mechanism, if it can be pulled at anytime, including when the machine is not powered, I would suspect the handle mechanism may have had a pawl removed, or it may be stuck or missing a spring. Can you share a picture of the handle mechanism showing the front edge as well as the side facing the reel mechanism?
Joe
It’s not too common to find machines that accept different coin types. This is more common on European machines, but since mechanically the hopper can only process one physically sized coin, the other is sent directly to the drop. This is more commonly found on the play nickels or quarters for Ikes machines. Coins played go straight to the drop and the hopper only holds Ikes for payouts.
Regarding the handle mechanism, if it can be pulled at anytime, including when the machine is not powered, I would suspect the handle mechanism may have had a pawl removed, or it may be stuck or missing a spring. Can you share a picture of the handle mechanism showing the front edge as well as the side facing the reel mechanism?
Joe