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Title: Unbending slot machine door latches?
Post by: ItsaSlotMachine on January 09, 2019, 05:24:58 PM

Hi do you unbend slot machine door latches that appear to be bent? This is an IGT slot machine from the 80’s :)

Title: Re: Unbending slot machine door latches?
Post by: DoubleZero on January 09, 2019, 05:56:56 PM

Does the door close properly? I’d leave the latch alone unless you’re getting Door Open errors.

Title: Re: Unbending slot machine door latches?
Post by: ItsaSlotMachine on January 09, 2019, 06:55:51 PM

There’s a crack between the cabinet and door and I get a lot of door open error messages:

Title: Re: Unbending slot machine door latches?
Post by: DoubleZero on January 10, 2019, 08:11:27 AM

A little gap when the door is closed is natural, but the error messages can be tiring. Straightening out that latch may help or you might be able to adjust your door switch a bit. Alternatively, if you’re up to the challenge you could bypass the switch and eliminate the errors altogether.

Title: Re: Unbending slot machine door latches?
Post by: ItsaSlotMachine on January 10, 2019, 04:57:23 PM

How do I straighten out the latch? Thanks

Title: Re: Unbending slot machine door latches?
Post by: cowboygames on January 10, 2019, 06:59:32 PM

Cresent wrench or channel locks, whatever works

Title: Re: Unbending slot machine door latches?
Post by: DoubleZero on January 12, 2019, 02:25:44 PM

Or you can take the latch completely off, lay it on a concrete floor (like in your garage), and hammer it flat.