Need help repairing Bally Series E Machine

[Paul - Ventnor]

Long story; If anyone knows of any one on the East Coast (Philadelphia Area) that works on the Bally Series E Machine, I need help!
Paul 1-215-850-8200 paul.smith163@verizon.net
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[Amechanic]

Hello Paul...    If you tell us your story, we can help you here... That's what we do...  I work on the Bally E Series, but I'm in the Detroit area...

Gary

[Paul - Ventnor]

Thank you for getting back to me so fast. I have had the machine 10 years and when I first got it it was not working. After hours of test and replacing parts I got it working. A couple of years ago I wasn't around and my brother in law and his kids were playing it and jammed it. I spent hours checking the fuses and re-seating every wire and can not get it running again.  It was time to retry to get it running.
in re seating one of the ribbon cables a pin feel off, I finally ordered the part and now i'm going to replace the cable and try again. I was hopping now that this website is around, i could find a local professional to help me with this project.  Do you ever get the Philadelphia or know of anyone in this area?
Paul

[rokgpsman]

Sometimes a slot machine owner gets lucky and there is an experienced, helpful person nearby that can help. If you have any casinos close there may be some slot machine techs that make extra money doing service work on the side, you can ask around at the casino about that. Your machine is an older one, so some of the younger less-experienced slot techs may not be familiar with it.

In general, owners have to fix the machine themselves or get the help of a handy friend to help get thru it. Usually it gets no worse than replacing assemblies such as circuit boards, cables, etc. I think of it as just being part of owning a slot machine, you have to sometimes fix it. Since they are too large and heavy to ship to someone for repair owners usually get some advice, then order a replacement part and replace it themselves. If it is a circuit board that is suspected bad sometimes it can be sent out to be tested and repaired. If you describe the problem, what the machine is or is not doing, include as many photos as possible of the problem area, then the folks here will have a better chance of giving good advice. A repair is just a process of steps, each one building off the other until it is fixed.

You'll find lots of help here at NLG, but a big part of the repair will likely need to come from you since that's where the machine is. Another option, not one I hope you end up choosing, is to sell the machine as-is to someone and buy another one that is working. For some people in certain situations that becomes the best option for them.

Good Luck, and Welcome to NLG!

[Amechanic]

Thank you for getting back to me so fast. I have had the machine 10 years and when I first got it it was not working. After hours of test and replacing parts I got it working. A couple of years ago I wasn't around and my brother in law and his kids were playing it and jammed it. I spent hours checking the fuses and re-seating every wire and can not get it running again.  It was time to retry to get it running.
in re seating one of the ribbon cables a pin feel off, I finally ordered the part and now i'm going to replace the cable and try again. I was hopping now that this website is around, i could find a local professional to help me with this project.  Do you ever get the Philadelphia or know of anyone in this area?
Paul

Paul,  I need to know what you mean by jammed up?  The reel assembly has many levers and pivot point that need to be oiled from time to time. There is a white air cylinder on the right side of the reels that has a rubber cup seal that in time turns back to a sticky tar like mess and can keep the handle from moving. You remove that assembly and remove the seal and clean up the piston and cylinder, then apply a very light coat of grease. The power supply plugs are a problem too. Look for any burnt or dark connections on that plug.  Does your machine power on? If it does try playing it and see if your getting any numbers or codes in the win meter and check back.
Gary
PS. I don't have any connections near you..

[Paul - Ventnor]

I just installed a new cable and I am getting a 2.  2. message and nothing is working. any ideas?
Paul

[Amechanic]

What cable? Pictures are very helpful..

[drfreeze1739]

what model number do you have??

i have manuals that i can email you if i have it.

pm your email address and i can send it to you.

it will help you out on stuff.