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**Reel Slots** Gaming Machines => IGT M Slot Reel Games => Topic started by: mac on July 04, 2021, 07:21:50 AM

Title: tilt call attendant
Post by: mac on July 04, 2021, 07:21:50 AM

igt model #1631C model M? hauled home for $250. no reels or hopper, reels buzz for 5 seconds don't move in output checks. Has 60v various places, Normal filter action? need help. thanks mac

Title: Re: tilt call attendant
Post by: shortrackskater on July 04, 2021, 08:25:38 AM

Please post a couple of photos of the machine to help us identify it for sure. 
One of the outside, and one with the door open.

Title: Re: tilt call attendant
Post by: mac on July 04, 2021, 10:40:45 AM

try to attach 2 pic

Title: Re: tilt call attendant
Post by: Tilt on July 04, 2021, 12:11:41 PM

It's an M Slot.  First thing to check is the cork cam followers on the reel kickers.  They deteriorate and fall apart with age.  I made a video a while back if you're not sure how to remove the reel basket.


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Title: Re: tilt call attendant
Post by: mac on July 04, 2021, 01:25:39 PM

the previous owner replaced the cork with bearings, look OK. thanks for reply. mac

Title: Re: tilt call attendant
Post by: Tilt on July 04, 2021, 05:43:15 PM

Ok that eliminates that common problem then.  How is the motor drive belt on the back of the reel basket?  Do you have a jackpot reset key for it? It's also used to get into the menu systems which can tell you what the machine is Tilting for.

Title: Re: tilt call attendant
Post by: mac on July 04, 2021, 06:20:25 PM

the bearings he put on were a stack of washers. so thats not done yet. stupid question, what makes the reels spin. thanks for your help. where do I get bearings and maybe a processor board?

Title: Re: tilt call attendant
Post by: Tilt on July 04, 2021, 07:44:51 PM

Check out this thread.

http://newlifegames.com/nlg/index.php?topic=30574.msg161733#msg161733 (http://newlifegames.com/nlg/index.php?topic=30574.msg161733#msg161733)


A motor drives a camshaft via a belt and the cam shaft rollers on the reel kickers get the reels in motion.  Another solenoid on the reel kicker stops the reel where the mpu says it should.  Parts aren't the easiest things to find for these machines, but you run across some from time to time.  Personally I think the M slot has a lot of character.  It has modern electronics (well for the mid 80's), but the feel of old school mechanical slots. 



 

Title: Re: tilt call attendant
Post by: mac on July 05, 2021, 01:42:36 PM

black blocking cam on bottom of reel motor is broken ,top white cam doesn't release. reels moved with top cam released. I will look for parts. thanks for your help. mac

Title: Re: tilt call attendant
Post by: mac on July 15, 2021, 06:44:39 PM

made a stop lever for reel motor, replaced 3 bearings, cleaned reel bearings for decel 2. it works! thanks for your help. mac

Title: Re: tilt call attendant
Post by: Tilt on July 15, 2021, 08:09:21 PM

Congratulations!  :applause:  Glad you were able to get it up and running again!  Enjoy playing it.

Title: Re: tilt call attendant
Post by: jay on July 16, 2021, 10:53:09 AM

Sounds like a cool bit of McGyvering - some before and after pics would be interesting.

Title: Re: tilt call attendant
Post by: mac on July 16, 2021, 02:54:53 PM

lever could have been done better. look at hopper motor was valuable clue. screw limits open travel.