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**Reel Slots** Gaming Machines => Bally Reel Games => Topic started by: Dirty Slots on August 23, 2022, 02:36:37 PM
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This is for sale localy. Does anyone know right off what is wrong?
It works normal but the reels don't stop, they just go until the stop naturaly. I would love to own it, for the right price. It's at about $600 now.
Actual ad:
We are selling our vintage Ballys slot machine model 873 in original condition. This is a fairly rare "5 Line Pay" model and was a new concept at the time (we believe the machine is a 1970's model). The majority of the machine works fine (it lights up and all the correct lights and sounds occur with each coin dropped in). The problem is when you pull the lever the reels all spin but then do not stop and continue to free spin until they slow down on their own. The machine does include the original key and was used in a casino back in the day.
...just ask a specific question if you're interested.
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You changed pics. Which machine is it?
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The entire reel assembly needs lubed. Remove the reels and you will need to lube all mechanical mechanisms and linkage. Be sure the large and small BLACK cross shafts spin freely by using 2 fingers. If they don't you will get the reels not stopping problem.
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Sweet, so I guess I should probably buy it the next time I have $600. It sounds like I could fix it for sure.
I have 2 WMS, 6 IGT S2000, and 2 Mills so far.
(the pics are correct now)
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$600 to much. $100
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I have a few of these. Beware that it’s a Bally E series. Bally re-introduced some of their popular machines as E-series and this is one of them. So in addition to getting the mechanism working, the MPU board, I/O board, power supply board, hopper board, and reel reader boards may all need attention. Not working I wouldn’t pay more than $100 for it. Unless you can do most of the electronic repairs yourself, you could easily spend $200-$400 getting the electronics shopped out. I’d look for a true EM instead.
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I have a few of these. Beware that it’s a Bally E series. Bally re-introduced some of their popular machines as E-series and this is one of them. So in addition to getting the mechanism working, the MPU board, I/O board, power supply board, hopper board, and reel reader boards may all need attention. Not working I wouldn’t pay more than $100 for it. Unless you can do most of the electronic repairs yourself, you could easily spend $200-$400 getting the electronics shopped out. I’d look for a true EM instead.
:I_agree_1: slcjeeper nailed it! The machine in the photo is an E-Series. You can see the board in the back and on the left side in your photo.
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I agree, the nachine appears cosmetically to be very sharp, but E 1000 machines are known to be headache machones. stay away !!!
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Wow guys! I can't tell you how much I appreicate the advice. I will offer them $200 for it at some point and explain what you told me. I can risk $200.
I'm so glad this forum is active. I have looked for forums on subjects before that are ghost towns. This forum is awesome.
I'm super grateful for the advice. Thank you!
If I do get it I'll update this thread. Thanks agian! -Nate
My machines so far (pics) BB1.2, BB3, 5X IGTn S2000, S+, Mills War Eagle, PACE restored Red