New Life Games LLC
Arcade Games, Pinball, Crane Games, Redemption Games and Other Stuff => Other Arcade and Amusement Games => Topic started by: David Walz on January 27, 2023, 06:55:54 PM
-
I have a Nishijin Pachinko, 1971, Super DX, that I am going to work on, I have extensive research on it, so I am planning to dismantle the game and rebuild it from ground up. I am also going to build a wall unit for it. Since it is suppose to be accessed from the front. I am going to restore the lock function, restore the wood, stain the wood, restore the playfield, the lighting will be revamped with a modern LED lights, power supply, fuses, micro switches, everything.
It should be a interesting adventure. As you can see the playfield is faded and a chip in the top.
-
Rots a ruck !
-
Im a Pachinko fan but it is a lot of work to restore one, Especially when you can get a machine in good condition for $100-$150. Most people think they don’t work and advertise as such. Nearly all Pachinko machines work, you just have to know the rules of the mechanics. I have 3, my limit of restoration is steel wool on the chrome, clean all surfaces, maybe some re-attach of loose trim pieces, replace plexi face.
Playfield replacement is a project all in itself. I would love to see pictures as you progress, there is little documentation on doing it. Hopefully you find it fun.
Chris
-
It is a labor of love, they really need cleaning from the ground up to work 100%. Besides I do it for the enjoyment of it, taking my time, using screws and not staples.
I just made a key for the door lock. :applause:
I am looking for a extra lock so I can have one key to fit everything, so I don't have to have several keys for the unit. I did the same for each of my slot machines, which is nice.
-
I am thinking about building a cabinet along this idea.
-
The wiring, power, lights, fuses are going to get a update, I am going to use a transformer built into the cabinet. Right now I am scrounging for parts. I am going to use micro switches.
-
The background will look like this when I am finished. If you compare the two you can see just how faded out the old one really is.
-
This is the old switch, fuse, light, looks like. I am working on a plan to hide the wiring, so it will look awesome.
-
Wow! That will be beautiful.
I made a tube key blank out of brass that fits into the round locks, I took it to a local locksmith who is into creative challenges, one of those blanks on the left. A typical locksmith will tell you it is the wrong diameter for their cutters but there are creative solutions. He was able to use his pick tool to determine the cuts. For the key on the right the locksmith had a box of miscellaneous old keys, one of them was about right. I hammered it to get the matching curve to fit into the lock. He cut it by hand to match the pins.
-
I am a master locksmith, my talent is specialized in safes and vaults with certificates, in my day I was on top, now I am semi retired due to getting old.
I started in 1978, and I am a true fabricator, when I started working on bit, and barrel keys every key was a masterpiece, it was hand cut, 90 degree cuts, level, no extra cuts, no cheating, it was a great job every time. I was able to secure a job as a contractor for Old Town in San Diego California where they have a lot of old locks from the 1800's that needed keys, service, repairs. So I was really, really, good with making keys by hand, and everyone of the bit and barrel keys are hand cut, no key machine. I have only manual key machines all of them predates 1980's, a key machine for the milled keys, a tubular key machine, a key machine from the 1940's for cutting specific flat keys with true 90 degree cuts.
Sorry for my long reply, I am passionate about my work, and being a locksmith, safe technician. :wave:
-
What a great history. If you offered a service of cutting keys for the front Pachinko lock you would be famous! It is the vital step to having a true wall mounted Pachinko.
-
What a great history. If you offered a service of cutting keys for the front Pachinko lock you would be famous! It is the vital step to having a true wall mounted Pachinko.
Thanks,
My goal is to have this the way it was used for, in a cabinet, keeping it from getting dirty, making it much pleasurable to use. It will be a good addition to the game area of the house. I want to clean the machine cabinet, then seal the wood. I have some ideas for building the cabinet with lights, power, hidden wiring, a storage compartment, a perminate installation of the game and it's cabinet. I have been building the cabinet with heavy duty hardware that's hidden, but it will hold up the machine without any issues. I also have Pachinko lettering for the side of the cabinet.
I have the time, so I can do everything exactly like I have planned, but staying liquid for improvements, changed.
-
Been working on the cabinet, I have a lot of heavy duty hardware, bracing inside of the cabinet. I have decided to bevel the door a smidgen, this way it is a much nicer fit.
I was able to disassemble the machine without any issues. Now I have the playing field board being re-glued from age separation. The lower frame was not usable, so I fabricated another one. I'm probably going to clean all of the steel parts, and not paint them unless they are gross, I will maybe fabricate a couple of steel pieces that are damaged on the frame.
So I have been busy.
-
You have to be careful because Pachinko machines tend to breed in dark corners. :P
I started off with one, then made two and a double-wide wall cabinet and now I got four with one being a late 90's Sankyo.
Other than cleaning the ball paths I find them to be really low maintenance but if you want more than a funnel on the top and a bucket at the bottom for handling balls there's a lot of creative ways to bring them back to the top.
-
The play field is finally glued back together, it's solid. I painted behind the play field it was dry and painting would seal it up.
The door is coming along, three coats of paint after I got the wood cleaned up. I even painted the spacers The original color was bright yellow, so I am sticking with it.
-
I have another window frame coming in, the original one was rusted.
-
I have another lock coming in, this will be three total, I'll get the cabinet to work with one key.
-
Getting more work done. The door is set in place, door hardware is going on, the key lock is working smooth. I definitely have been busy.
-
The cabinet so far.
-
Dry fit for the parts, installed alignment pins. I installed the angle bracket on the bottom of the door frame. Seems everything is custom fit and finish. :Scratch-Head:
-
After looking at this lock, its a different profile. I will still make a key for it, and use it. I have some keys coming in the mail. These are not all that complicated, pretty easy peasy.
-
More work, the center jackpot module.
-
More work.
-
More work completed.
-
Getting the frame release assembled.
-
Next thing is the wiring, switches, bulbs, my plans are fluid, the way I need to do it is perminate, without any future issues.
I can do this easy peasy!
-
Been working on the lights.
-
Working on the black paint.
-
How will you align and find the nail holes after you put the new artwork on?
-
:dancing_party:
Working on the electrical system, it is not complicated, easy peasy. I am using different color wires and a cheat sheet that keeps every wire in order.but
I have a transformer ordered, since I need 12 volts, and 110 Volts, I am going to wire it up for both simular to the Slot machine.
-
How will you align and find the nail holes after you put the new artwork on?
I have been using a ebook on Pachinko rebuilding. It is awesome to have a complete restoration book. The old playfield graphics is used as a template to locate the holes. Mine was just terrible and I had to use a thick tape to make a peace meal template that will work. Here is a couple of photographs from the ebook.
-
I have been working on the lower door. I pretty much got it figured out, I am using the same lock for the Pachinko game so it's keyed alike, I am trying to keep th minimum .
-
Getting more work completed, glass cutting with a tool that has to be 80 years old. Painting the lock catch. And yes their is a reason for the offset window pane.
I got the door to latch if you just push on it, and the way I set it up the lock will push the door open when you unlock it. Fancy. :yes:
:nerd:
-
I have a mystery part that I can't find a picture of in my photos I took when dissembling the machine. :banghead:
I have gone over and over again the ebook and still haven't been able to find out where it goes.
-
I need to start sanding the play field, it has to be perfect for the new one coming in.
-
I purchased a outlet for the inside of the cabinet. The transformer is a plug in.
-
Found some extra parts.
-
Working on the electrical system. I don't know if the micro switches are going to work using the gravity of the game, but I have alternative switch idea's. I checked out the micro switch and it is working accordingly. The transformer is in place,
-
I have the key blanks for the latest lock I've found for the Pachinko, It's a different profile, I am going to make a key for it. I already made a key to the Pachinko I'm working on.
-
Anyone who says these Pachinko locks are impossible to make keys, are not a locksmith. :talktothehand:
This one has a unique shape to it. After inspecting it, I cut a first fit key, I really didn't know how these are made, so I bought it just to figure out what the fuss is all about. Now it's a extra lock.
-
While I was at it, I made a extra key for the project locks, both are keyed alike.
It's not about just making the key to fit a lock, it's about presentation, the key looking really nice. :applause:
-
I've prepped the wood for the new background. It has to be perfect for the new background, I've filled in the issues, sanded it down using several different sandpaper grits. I think its coming along.
-
Working on the upper cabinet, my vision is a glass with パチンコ and a light behind it. Like the example of the one I am posting. I have several fuses, this way I am protecting the system. One is for the 110V, one is for the lights, and one is for the ball lifter.
-
Working on the decorations on the play field. I have been replacing the parts with clear lenses, red lenses. I have some blue lights on order for the clear lenses..
-
I installed a lock cover on the new lock. This is for the bottom door of the cabinet. I was able to install a locking system that required no modifications to the lock.
-
Working on the background board. I decided to paint it, since it was coming apart, then I glued it together again, the old holes, pieces of wood missing were filled, sanded smooth.
The front of the board was sanded smooth, the imperfections was taken care of, and the holes cleaned out. I added a extra light so I modified the board.
-
Installed another light, this one will stay on, also I have blue lights on order, which I will swap out for some red ones.
-
I am starting to work on the ball retrieval system. Ordered up some brass pipe for the ball return, I need to make the sweep up to the ball tray carefully so the balls won't get stuck. Also this will look really cool.
-
Just moving on with the machine. Putting in micro sensors, adjusting the winner flag, I don't know why they pin these flags down, however this is back and operating. If I got the plastic inside of the frame, I still have the glass to install outer frame.
I have to admit I suck at cutting glass, I must be really heavy handed, I snap the glass every time. :fryingpan:
-
Working on the ball return, I'm using a parts from the Pachinko.
-
More work on the ball system, installed a micro switch for the ball motor. This way is it only runs when the balls are a in the tray. Getting more electrical work done, nice and tidy, I have notes on everything to help me keep track of everything. I am running 110 Volts, 12 Volts, so I need to stay focused. :nerd:
-
Got the 110V power installed, I had to rewire it to work. The on-off switch is installed.
-
Getting the tax stamp cleaned up.
-
Working on the play field. Installing the background, nails, railing, decorations, and more. :applause:
Important note, don't allow the backing to touch the table you are working on, I have to refinish my kitchen table now. :banghead:
A scrap of backing got on the table and now the table has a bald spot. :duh:
-
I would like to get this translated.
-
Still pushing onwards and upwards. Finally I found where the one part needed to go. I have been researching for the location. Brass nails are installed, I used a tack hammer to get them bottomed out properly, everything is working, the win flag, the parts are in behind the playing field. I figured out the window latch, its working excellent. I have been installing new screws throughout the project, replacing nails with screws, replacing old screws, replacing staples with screws. Overall, it's taking a lot of screws throughout the project, and new nails if required.
Interesting fact that this was made in Japan in 1970-1973, the wiring in using on the races to secure them to the play field is from WWII airplane US bomber factory used to tie the bolts and nuts together.
I added several lights in the game. Still more work to be done.
-
Getting the lights working.Win light, low balls, and regular lights
-
By the way, I am using some of my father in laws tools. He died in 2005, his tools were antique back then and his tools dated back to1900.
-
This is a "frog" theme pachinko. Getting more work done. Finishing up on the front of the game. All new rubber parts, everything is clean and serviced. It's looking awesome.
-
Working on the back now. I put new screws in the machine that were staples. The lock is functioning great, probably hasn't worked since it was in Japan.
I'm putting on the covers on the machine using all new nails, those other nails were nasty.
Some of the wiring harness was moved to accommodate the machine.
-
Some of the wiring harness, lights, I have everything wire coded, numbered, so it's easy peasy to find a problem if it arises. :yes:
-
A couple of more photos of the front of the machine. As I said, the lock is working awesome, the front turned out nice overall.
This is a copy of the original background, the old one was turning into dust when I handled it, causing some issues with using it as a template to locate the old holes. Overall everything went according to plan. :dancing_2:
-
I'm working on the ball recovery for the machine, I suspected that the unit was going to have to be put in the lower part of the cabinet, and I was 100% correct. The way it is setup is correct for the balls to drop from the machine into the ball tray, and roll down into the ball recovery. The ball recovery is too large for it to be mounted into the cabinet where the machine is located.
I think it is made for the newer machines, however the setup is perfect for this builder. Will post pictures later. Time for more drawings.
Update, I installed a funnel, the blue tube is not trimmed down yet, I'm using it as a alignment tool for the ball return down below. I had a whole lot of fabrication, alignment, to do, it is a whole lot of work.
:cateyes:
-
Some Pachinko photographs.
-
I've been busy, the tax stamp is completed, I got the staple installed, you have to be very careful with the staple, I think my back board is petrified, I had to drill holes in the tax stamp before I installed the staple or it could have been a disaster.
-
The ball lifter is coming along, I finally fabricated the housing, electrical plug, tubing is cut to fit. I installed the light in the bottom of the cabinet. :cool_thumb_up:
-
Been busy at a a few things. First is the ball tray return, I was able to install the tubing into the cabinet, and it turned out really nice. I spent a lot of time on the development, execution of the Total ball recovery installation.
-
Today I got more wiring completed. I finished up with the 110V light installation. Installed another light, wired it up. Looking good.
-
So I still have work to do, however it's coming along.
-
I kinda screwed up, I ordered a upper ball tray and the seller kinda sorta failed to go through with the deal, and now I am looking for another one. :banghead:
-
The trim around the game was difficult to get the correct screws. The #4 was to large, so I went to #2 screws.
Even with a jewelry screwdriver, and using two fingers I still manage to mar a couple of the screws. :banghead: :banghead:
-
Information on the inspection sticker.
-
Good news, I found my ball tray for the machine. I sure hope this one hasn't any hiccups.
The ball retrieving system is going to plan. I've installed the light when the motor is working, I've wired it into the micro switch, it has it's own fuse, so its protected.
-
Things are a booming. :rotfl:
I finally got the upper finished. What a workout! The glass is reflecting light, the cabinet looks awesome lit up.
I installed the glass for the door, I also have the plastic in the second track next to the playfield. It looks good, except that I am contemplating getting another glass sheet and get rid of the plastic.
-
Finally I found the perfect ball cover for the ball drop. If I didn't get it installed, the balls would fly out of the drop. :nerd:
Worst thing is having your balls rolling around on the floor. :no:
-
I fabricated a cover for the bulb in the upper cabinet. This will keep the light 100% forward and not into the lower cabinet.
-
Since I don't have the upper ball tray yet, the ball dump has to be put on hold until it comes in. I'm sure the angle of the ball dump is correct.
I have a upper ball tray coming in the mail. :dancing_party:
-
I'm really pleased with the lights in the center of the game, the frog lights up nicely. The wiring is pretty much out of the way of any obstacles. Its really excellent when you can access the project from both sides while fabricating the cabinet, parts, pieces, etc.
-
Since the cabinet weighs a lot, I am working on the wall mount. My idea is to install a board, then use long screws to bind the three pieces together making it stronger.
-
Working on the tulips, frog, where they operate correctly with the balls, open closing. These are some of the intricate features that they make, opening, closing, did you know the ball opens them up from the inside. The frog controls which way the balls go left, right, and down.
-
I secured the ball shield, installed a lip on the back of the middle shelf, and installed a cover. This will prevent the Pachinko balls from escaping if they get loose somehow.
-
I have been going through the backside of the machine with the balls looking for any issues, resolving them. Their is a lot of work involved in this Pachinko machine, levers, wires, it's a maze.
-
I have no idea why the importer took the win flag and pretzel the trip wire. I have been extra careful not to break it while aligning it up with the back of the machine lever. Everything is important, and the alignment is critical.
-
The frog center piece is fairly easy to figure out the issues, especially if you turn a part upside. A example is this ball track on the back of the board, it diverts the balls left, right, or straight down. The stripped back board is the one that I am working with for the project.
-
Finding out about the delivery system on this ball retrieval system. If the pipe is to tight in its clamps that is not good. So I cut each one a 1/8" larger. Seems a whole lot better having wiggle room. I'm waiting for the ball tray before I finalize my end. The end clamp is designed to give the hose a resting position without having torque on it. It's coming out, slowly but surely, time is on my side. :Scratch-Head:
-
:mail_2: Received a Small package of some C clips for the machine, they are 1/8" and when they fly they are gone for good. So I finally got the covers installed. Everything is buttoned up. I did some rerouting of some wires, tied up some wires, now I will start on the playfield until the ball tray shows up in the mail. :nerd:
-
The only cover I don't have is the one that's impossible to find. Since this was a cover above the seesaw for the win light switch it's a rare one. A lot of these machines didn't have the extra win lite switch.
At least that is what I am told from a reliable source, and he could be just full of it, you never know. :Scratch-Head:
-
I am having trouble with the ball lifting system. The balls going into the unit are jamming. I will need to work on it. :Scratch-Head: :Scratch-Head:
-
I am having trouble with the ball lifting system. The balls going into the unit are jamming. I will need to work on it. :Scratch-Head: :Scratch-Head:
That's where I about gave up on mine. The gear alignment is very critical and if anything shifted balls would jam on the feed port.
-
I am having trouble with the ball lifting system. The balls going into the unit are jamming. I will need to work on it. :Scratch-Head: :Scratch-Head:
That's where I about gave up on mine. The gear alignment is very critical and if anything shifted balls would jam on the feed port.
Feeding isn't a problem it's going into the feeder is the problem. I'm not using the correct system, and the guy who built the Cyclone Pachinko Automatic Ball Lifter has given me some good points, excellent education, on it. I will work on it, time is on my side.
It's great being older, you have more patience, you can leave the project without any issues of some curtain climber getting to it, and if it doesn't work, take it apart and start over easy peasy. When I was young, I was a FUBAR, no father teaching me anything, and a divorced 5150 mother who hated me, I was treated like 💩 24/7 until I finally figured out what the problem was, after I wasted youth, my young adult on being FUBAR.
I can't tell you how many times I had to go over screw ups while building my slot machine hopper, and I just took it like a educational lesson.
-
Well, I had some help from my wife of 35 years, she painted the "Super DX" lettering not me. I thought what the hell she has been painting, drawing, her entire life so I asked her to paint the letters. Awesome job!
:wav: :wav:
-
On to the ball recovery FUBAR (I say that in a positive manner). I am using the ball holder from the machine, it's perfect for the job, on a v shape angle, I installed a steel cover, and next is the experiment to see if they bunch up going down into the rabbit hole. I am working on having a straight shot into the lifter.
This is more enjoyable to fabricate a system than the repetition of a job. I never was satisfied with one job that was mundane, I always wanted a job that was different every day, my grandfather, my father and my son is the same, it's in our DNA.
-
Still playing with my balls. The first problem is that they bunched up at the end, that was the problem with the first mouse trap. So, at first you don't succeed, try, try again. :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
Now I have my balls in order, and I also discovered that a tight fitting hose holder is not going to work. Loosey goosey is what works really good, except for the end fittings into the ball lifter, snug fitting is what works. :rotfl: :rotfl:
-
Just a update, the ball lifter is working really, really good. I might incorporate a small 12 volt ball vibrator for the lower tray we will see.
Now I need to figure out a on, off switch, and I have a idea but it is in the planning stages. A micro switch will not do the job on this set-up, and I have several different micro switches.
-
I got a whole lot of work done today. :applause:
I've got the cover plates attached, the paint on the floor of the cabinet, wiring routed, and more.
-
More....
-
Working at on the flag raising and lowering, kinda hard to figure it out when I don't have a photograph of what it's supposed to look like. :Scratch-Head:
The handle to shoot the balls was out of adjustment. After I determine the wire lever on the inside was bent its doing good, really good, no more problems. :yes:
Working on the pin playfield adjustments. What a lot of work. :zzzz:
-
Found a new flag sticker. :applause:
Painting the inside second floor or shelf of the cabinet. I am trying to keep it nice, clean, pleasant, and organized, inside and outside. :cool_thumb_up:
-
Finally found the correct toggle switch cover.
-
Some more work. I repositioned the lower ball tray for the ball chute, eliminating the missed tray balls. :applause:
I've been trying to keep everything straight and even, however the lower ball tray is not a normal part.
-
The seesaw was not working correctly, I noticed it was not smooth, I took it apart cleaning everything, inside and outside. The screw was loose on the seesaw.
-
I'm bouncing around the machine. I have the ball empty switch installed. I had to plan out the best possible position of the micro switch. Its getting easier to visualize, install these boogers now.
-
I still have a few bumps in the road with the ball lifter, however I am at the cusp of figuring it out completely. I have the thin steel plate securing the blue hose/pipe after I got everything in place, it acts like a hose clamp, but without compressing the blue hose/pipe.
-
My issue is the one center tulip is a broken piece, and the balls get caught in the tulip. I am trying to get parts for it, the tulips are unique to these pachinko machines and I don't want to change it out, just the part that's broken.
-
More photos......
As you can see the gap in the tulip is large enough to jamb a ball.
Another note, the pachinko parlor took the weight out of one of the tulips which means they made it difficult to win. I have set it up as a loose machine, it's a game, not a win or loose machine.
-
More work, added the steel balls, still adjusting the brass nails. The ball dump to the recycler needs some work, overall it's coming along. The part to stop and start the balls is in route, as well as a ball shaker, hopefully these will be the solution.
The angle and height of the lower ball tray is perfect, no more problems with balls bouncing around. The covers for the holes in the floor prevent the balls from dropping down into the lower cabinet. They have a way of rolling around. 😆
I'm using the Molex plugs for the wiring for the motor, and the other parts that need to be serviced without having to fight the wiring.
-
I had a task on a military base that required me to travel for a few days, so I have been chomping at the bit.
Working on some decals, on off switch plate it's really a nice looking plate. I am working on the automatic ball feed idea, parts came in the mail.
The old decals are really piss poor, added a couple more decals for clarity to what the lights are about.
-
Due to the fact that most the original decals are in poor condition, I replaced them. The decades of exposure to the elements has destroyed them.
-
Been working on a ball release for the players. Having them available, stored inside of the cabinet is the best option. Now I have to work on perfecting the ball delivery system.
-
Still working on a on off switch for the ball motor. Third one, and I am still going..... :duh:
What I am trying to accomplish is that the balls push a finger down and activate the micro switch. Using weights on the device I can balance the ball to the finger. Sounds like Frankenstein.
-
Finally found a solution to the problem. The basic idea is the counterbalance, the balls traveling down the tube hit the finger and the micro switch engages. Once the balls are down the tube the counterweight brings it up. The best part is that I am able to adjust the counterbalance anytime. :applause:
-
Another problem that I have resolved (maybe) is the ball storage for the players. I am using a standard ball tray, a tube, and then everything goes off the rails. I developed a push button mechanical ball release that works slicker than snot. The balls then drop down into a small tray and then the outside tray for player’s.
-
I have installed a door switch, the reason is that I forget the ball lifter may be running, and that's not good. :banghead:
I have been labeling the switches in the cabinet.
-
I got the cabinet on a flat level surface and now I am looking for issues. I found a couple of issues all ready and I need to figure out how to resolve them. Other than a few bumps in the road it's coming along nicely. :applause:
-
So the ball is getting stuck in the chute behind the lower rod jackpot assembly. I have a bit of movement in the lower rod jackpot assembly that creates a ball getting trapped behind it instead in front of it.
I really don't want to change anything until I can get a good grip on the problem. I have taken videos of the ball jamb and I will start studying them. :nerd:
-
Onward and upwards. Still getting the bugs out, the ball lifting is working awesome! The issue is the ball dropping out of the back, the paperclip is working, however the ball is stopping and moving onward. I am thinking its maybe the angle of the cabinet, I need to adjust it, however I have leveled it.
-
I just posted a video of the ball stoppage.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qb7I9QlTUEM&feature=youtu.be (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qb7I9QlTUEM&feature=youtu.be)
-
Another angle of the ball stopping.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3sjWP1Yv_60 (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3sjWP1Yv_60)
-
I am to the point where I have to hang this up. The machine has several small issues, and the only way to resolve them is mounted on the wall.
-
Couple of photos. While I was at it, I picked up some more parts.
-
My wife is awesome at painting letters.
-
The machine will jamb every now and then. I am ordering some parts to make replacements sourcing out the problems.One is the bottom half of the machine.
-
Well I received some new internal parts in the mail, :mail_2: I swapped everything out. Cleaned the plastic looking for anything that could be a issue. I put everything together and BOOM no more problems. Finally, success at last.
:wav: :wav: :wav:
-
More photos.
-
Yes!!! Were styling now!! :yes:
Installing the jackpot rod shute cover, jackpot relay dust cover, painted a piece of metal for the jackpot arm, :mail_2: another part came in for the loader tray tunnel frame, and I I'm doing really good.
My thought is that the moving parts has some rust on them and it was the problem. The balls weight is precise they are gravity fed, and anything can throw the balance off that doesn't belong. :nerd:
-
Getting more covers in the mail. :mail_2: looking awesome.
-
Yes!!! Were styling now!!
Installed the jackpot rod shute cover, jackpot relay dust cover, I painted a piece of metal for the jackpot arm, another part that came in for the loader tray tunnel frame, I installed it.
My thought is that the moving parts has some rust on them and it was the problem. The balls weight is precise they are gravity fed, and anything can throw the balance off that doesn't belong.
-
I still have a lot of work to do, the playfield nails still need adjusting, I need to work on a sweeping action for the lower ball tray, I have a book about the playfield nails coming in the mail, and the center tulip needs to be repaired or replaced. I have a great book on repairing, restoring, the Pachinko machine.
-
I'm working on a ball shuffler, to prevent balls from stopping and I'm getting close.
So, I am in the process of fabricating a ball pusher. As always the prototype is rough until my goals are achieved. I need a flat strap, with a small pusher on the end. Time is on my side.
-
Since I am farting around with the nails, I might as well get the tools made for them. I ordered them from Japan, authentic tools.
-
Just got some parts in. My parts, springs, are pitted, rusty, so this will be a game changer.
-
I got the parts in, replacing the pitted handle, pitted finger rest, spring, everything. No more rust, nice parts, and the spring is adjusted.
-
Finally, the ball lifter is working excellent. I am going to fabricate a better looking part for the pushing assembly, this one is a prototype.
-
I have a storage tray with extra balls.
-
Finished up with the ball mover, soldered the wiring, it is keeping the balls from bunching up.
-
Really important information about the handle, release of the balls. The piece that can be adjusted behind the door has to be 100% stationary. After I adjusted the part, I put a nail in place.
-
The cabinet, machine he is on the wall. So, I found the happy spot on 2-3% bubble level and I put a wood spacing in place. I made adjustments holes if for some reason in the future it is moved it can be readjusted.
-
I have been in the process of fabricating a ball pusher, keeping the balls from bunching up, and this one is exactly what I need.
-
I was finishing up with the "ball cycle" plate. Finished the cover on the inside of the lower door. The equipment for the ball's was showing.
-
I don't know if this is 100% correct.
-
I am working on the nail adjustment, its easy peasy with the right tools. I mark the glass with the ones that I need to adjust.
-
A toggle switch cover installed
-
A new flag sticker was installed.
-
I added the steel balls on the playfield, I adjusted the brass nails (still more work is needed). The ball dump to the recycler needed some work.
The angle and height of the lower ball tray is perfect, no more problems with balls bouncing around. The covers for the holes in the floor prevent the balls from dropping down into the lower cabinet. They have a way of rolling around. 😆
I'm using the Molex plugs for the wiring for the motor, and the other parts that need to be serviced without having to fight the wiring.
-
Installed on some decals, the on off switch plate it's really a nice looking plate. The old decals were really piss poor, I also added a couple more decals for clarity to what the lights are about.
-
I worked on a on off switch for the ball motor. This was the third one......
What I accomplished is that the balls, push a finger down, and activate the micro switch. Using weights on the device I can balance the ball to the finger. Sounds like Frankenstein but it works well
I Finally found a solution to the ball problem. The basic idea is the counterbalance, the balls traveling down the tube hit the finger and the micro switch engages. Once all of the balls are down the tube the counterweight brings it up. The best part is that I am able to adjust the counterbalance anytime.
-
I installed a door switch, the reason is that I forget the ball lifter may be running, and that's not good.
I labeled the switches in the cabinet.
-
I received the internal parts I ordered in the mail, I then swapped everything out. I cleaned the plastic looking for anything that could be a issue. I then put everything together and BOOM no more problems. Finally, I had success at last.
-
I'm trying to work out the bugs. The tulip is a problem. I need to figure out what is going on, find a replacement, something,
-
I have this "Nail Adjustment Lecture" translated to English and it has amazing information. I didn't want to post the pages since it could be a issue.
-
I just found a original manual for the Pachinko machine.
-
Well, the power outlet is officially installed, I insulated the hole sealing everything up, the delay is my right knee, but the job is done. I had one of my fur babies inspecting the work, guess it passed.