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Thanks for the thread , your one was in nice condition before you started to take it to the next level :) any progress / updates ? Sure some parts are nice but soon would be ruined by playing with filthy rusty mechs! :) This project is still on hold along with a couple of others due to problems wit...

At this point with power on I would test for DC solenoid voltage using a multimeter. First at the power supply test point, next at both sides of the fuse, then under the playfield on any coil lug. Next step would depend on what is found.

You've given some conflicting information which makes it hard to imagine what is going on. You say "no coils operating" but also "flippers work" and "The coil lockout relay does click on". So clearly some of the coils are working. Not sure why you are focused on the K1 relay - the manual describes i...

Finally some nice weather! I spent about 3 hours soldering outdoors today. New rectifier kit is completely assembled. rectifier assembled.jpg Transformer assembly rebuilt and reinstalled. Test point voltages all check out. transformer rebuilt.jpg The other two connectors were missing key pins and it...

Knocker rebuilt. knocker rebuilt.jpg I scuffed the solder pads on the rectifier board using a lamp socket cleaning stick . It seemed to help, but I was still struggling a bit to get nice solder joints. scuffed pads.jpg Did not get far with soldering before it started to rain again. :( I sure wish I ...

It's been too rainy to get much soldering done, so I proceeded with the next step - prepare the transformer assembly. Teardown complete. Transformer and wires all clean, colors actually visible now.

Rectifier kit arrived today from barakandl . At first I wondered why there were no instructions, but it's pretty clear how to assemble from the printing on the board. kit parts.jpg The sun came out so I setup the soldering station, but did not get far before the rain returned. kit progress.jpg Solde...

Drop target assembly rebuilt. New prototype decals are on order. The targets really snap now, I look forward to playing again after the board repairs are complete.

I got this replacement for the drop target lift plate, wasn't sure if it would fit. Only later System 11 games are listed as compatible, so that was a bit of a gamble, but it looks good - time to tear down the drop target assembly. drop targets removed.jpg Typical items of note: dirty, missing screw...

Returning to this project, I was a bit embarrassed to find my own test results ignored and some confusion resulting in previous posts. TP1 on the rectifier board is feature lamp power, no voltage, no surprise the feature lamps are not working. :FP: However the GI problem was just a loose cable, so u...

Board pulled, to replace the faulty lamp transistor. Now it's possible to test the pre-driver transistor as well (can't reach from the front). Sure enough, it's blown, and I don't have an equivalent on hand. :( Well at least there's not too many hacked connections. board back.jpg This board uses a b...

Sadly after only a few games, the ramp has broken. It obviously wasn't a great repair job. Fortunately a replacement is available.

With Slap Fest concluded, and a new parts order arrived, it's time to return to projects at home! :D This one has been bugging me for a while. I finally gave up trying to remove the tapered rubbers non-destructively, and just cut them free. cut free.jpg Posts get chucked into the drill for a quick c...

That's a sweet Volley!

To be clear: the game in the middle of the picture (Stranger Things) will be moved to another location. There will be lots of room between players.

I decided to go ahead and test with playfield installed since things have been going fairly well. It lives! it lives.jpg It's not thriving though. First problem: noisy buzzing from the lockout coil on the coin door. coin lockout coil.jpg Coin lockout is not a useful feature in a home environment. So...

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Mon Aug 17, 2020 12:54 pm

My brother has been looking for awhile, what is he expecting to pay?

Depends if you are talking about Stern Dracula, or Williams Bram Stoker's Dracula.

Time to deal with the head. No key, lock has been drilled, can turn it with a flat bladed screwdriver. Not sure whether I have a replacement the correct length, head locks usually have an extra long barrel compared with coin doors. head lock.jpg Backglass looks decent. Some missing art around the pl...

Let's look underneath the playfield. playfield underside.jpg The flipper hardware and switches are filthy and worn out, these will have to be rebuilt. underside top.jpg Elsewhere things look remarkably clean. underside center.jpg Hardly anything amiss at first glance. I hope the beauty is not only s...

For those drag damages, I wonder how you are going to tackle restoration. Is this the case where someone could fill the damage with some kind of epoxy, then actually match the paint colors and, with a fine brush, redo the missing art.. or could sections of the playfield art be replaced with some so...

Bottom of cabinet repaired, armor removed. cabinet bottom repaired.jpg First look at the playfield. Dirty and somewhat worn. playfield.jpg Worst damage is near the flippers - some drag, some screw holes, some ball wear. Apron and lockdown bar pretty good. apron.jpg Inside the cabinet, less of a mess...

Finally got a minute to look at this project. Let's start with the bottom of the cabinet. Surprisingly clean and solid overall. Some areas of note. cabinet bottom.jpg The red button on the left is probably an add credit mod for home use. Not sure what the armored speaker cover is for... rodent prote...

I can't remember the type of glue, sorry! It was a while back

[EDIT] So after you use too much pressure and break off two of the legs under the insert... How do you remove the insert? Does anyone have one of those deep clamps that can be used for installing a new insert in the middle of a playfield? I had this problem before. Old inserts are often brittle if ...

Another new arrival! 1980 Stern Big Game . I'm not very familiar with this title. Condition looks good - original with a bit of wear. Not previously restored. The playfield will be receiving a clearcoat. new arrival.jpg It might be a couple of days before I start looking at it in detail though. It i...