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Title: Might be buying a 5000 series Bally
Post by: The Fatman on May 23, 2015, 04:06:53 PM

What is the Forums general opinion on this machine? I have only dealt with IGT s+ 2000 and Bally EM's. Have a chance to pick up one and want to make sure I am educated in this model before I commit to it. What do you think about this model, and its stability to operate and if there is any general problems that are regular with this machine ... Thanks my friends.
Dave F ... see you in August in Pottstown PA

Title: Re: Might be buying a 5000 series Bally
Post by: Badbaud on May 23, 2015, 06:24:04 PM

A Bally 5000 can be a real ball buster but a Bally 5500 is pretty easy to work on.

If you get a 5000 make sure you put in the correct battery, unless there are some jumpers and diodes on the back of the MPU board you will need to install a rechargeable battery. If there are jumpers the board has been modified to take a Lithium battery, non-rechargeable.

Title: Re: Might be buying a 5000 series Bally
Post by: erbs on May 23, 2015, 07:33:42 PM

As Badbaud mentioned the 5000s are a pain in the a$$. I would stay away from them. :no: The 5500s are ok. I would try to get a 6000 series, easy to work on and parts are plentiful. Just my 2 cents.

Title: Re: Might be buying a 5000 series Bally
Post by: buybestslots on May 24, 2015, 04:29:14 AM

 :I_agree_1:

Quote from: erbs on May 23, 2015, 07:33:42 PM

As Badbaud mentioned the 5000s are a pain in the a$$. I would stay away from them. :no: The 5500s are ok. I would try to get a 6000 series, easy to work on and parts are plentiful. Just my 2 cents.

Title: Re: Might be buying a 5000 series Bally
Post by: The Fatman on May 24, 2015, 06:34:42 AM

Thanks to all for the advice... :applause:
Dave F

Title: Re: Might be buying a 5000 series Bally
Post by: jancsi on May 24, 2015, 06:35:52 AM

I have 5 Bally 5000, it run all 5 without problem.

Title: Star and Bars slot
Post by: kauffmab on January 16, 2018, 04:56:57 PM

I have a 5000 plus stars and bars.  When i turn it on it lights up but I get no display or codes. Buttons on door dont light.  2 small led lights on mpu above the test buttons are lit one is "fluttering one is solid lit.  Any ideas on where I might start?  Thanks

Title: Re: Might be buying a 5000 series Bally
Post by: Badbaud on January 16, 2018, 06:08:31 PM

Yes, send the boards to our shop. We have a tester and all spare parts to support  those older systems.
PM me for details.

Title: Re: Might be buying a 5000 series Bally
Post by: lovegolfusa on February 25, 2018, 05:34:54 PM

Hi there,
Please help!!!  I have a 5000 plus and need help with detailed photos of the wiring at the Filter, Varistor, Transformer, Power Supply and the Male/Female plug to the machine wire harness.
Thanx in advance

Title: Re: Might be buying a 5000 series Bally
Post by: Badbaud on February 25, 2018, 05:38:56 PM

If I have not already I could send you a dropbox link to a manual that shows the wiring schematics for the AC power section.
PM me with your email address.

Title: Re: Might be buying a 5000 series Bally
Post by: lovegolfusa on February 25, 2018, 05:47:01 PM

Unfortunately I'm not savvy with reading the schematics but can follow photos.  I do have a repair manual and I'm struggling to follow as I don't understand the varistor block.  Do you have a photo of the (3) fuses and on off switch?
Take care

Title: Re: Might be buying a 5000 series Bally
Post by: Badbaud on February 25, 2018, 11:36:35 PM

Give me a day and I will post some pictures.

Title: Re: Might be buying a 5000 series Bally
Post by: Badbaud on February 26, 2018, 03:41:25 PM

Quote from: lovegolfusa on February 25, 2018, 05:34:54 PM

Hi there,
Please help!!!  I have a 5000 plus and need help with detailed photos of the wiring at the Filter, Varistor, Transformer, Power Supply and the Male/Female plug to the machine wire harness.
Thanx in advance

email me at aldor@coam.net if you want pictures.