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Aussie Pinball Forums => General Discussion => Topic started by: punkin on May 18, 2021, 08:28:31 AM

Title: Shooter Rod Spring Kit
Post by: punkin on May 18, 2021, 08:28:31 AM
Hi all, tried my google skills but got zilch


I'm looking for a kit with all the various strength, length and colour shooter springs in it so i can sort custom rods in my machines. Does anyone know if someone in Australia stocks such a thing?
If so could you provide a link?
Title: Re: Shooter Rod Spring Kit
Post by: swinks on May 18, 2021, 01:50:45 PM
haven't heard any but using pinball search it shows where and the strength relation to colour

https://www.pinballsearch.com/#gsc.tab=0&gsc.q=shooter%20rod%20springs
Title: Re: Shooter Rod Spring Kit
Post by: 48 on May 18, 2021, 09:12:58 PM
Not in Aussie to my knowledge but Marcos in the USA used to have an assortment set.
Title: Re: Shooter Rod Spring Kit
Post by: pinball god on May 18, 2021, 10:37:17 PM
Rtbb has a good range but you need to order them individually as there's no kit on his site
Title: Re: Shooter Rod Spring Kit
Post by: punkin on May 19, 2021, 05:50:29 AM
Thanks guys, i often put custom shooter rods (the heavy stainless ball type) in my machines and need to adjust. I'll order all the colours seperatly i guess, it's a shame i can't just get a set like you would with O rings, split pins etc.
Title: Re: Shooter Rod Spring Kit
Post by: Strangeways on May 19, 2021, 03:09:40 PM
We don't sell the kits, as it is easier just to order what you need in bulk.


They are all here - https://www.rtbb.com.au/?s=plunger+spring (https://www.rtbb.com.au/?s=plunger+spring)
Title: Re: Shooter Rod Spring Kit
Post by: GORGAR 1 on May 19, 2021, 06:48:12 PM
Good topic :) Since putting my awesome custom shooter rod in thanks @swinks i think I need a stronger spring it now seems abit weak :/
Title: Re: Shooter Rod Spring Kit
Post by: pinoffski on June 13, 2021, 05:00:50 PM
WH2O needs a stronger spring as it will not get up the ramp
Title: Re: Shooter Rod Spring Kit
Post by: pinoffski on June 20, 2021, 07:12:31 PM
Hope this may Help
https://www.rtbb.com.au/?s=plunger+spring (https://www.rtbb.com.au/?s=plunger+spring)
Data East / Sega / Stern spring tensions & color code:
•  266-5001-02 red .042 inch wire (high tension) Used on games with long shooter lane paths with ramps
•  266-5001-03 black .037 inch wire
•  266-5001-04 green .035 inch wire (low tension)
•  266-5001-05 blue .031 inch wire (low tension)
•  266-5001-06 yellow .047 inch wire (highest tension)
•  266-5001-07 orange .038 inch wire (medium tension)
•  266-5001-10 purple .040 inch wire
Williams ,Bally /Gottlieb
•  10-148-1 Silver 033 inch wire diameter ( common Medium tension)
•  10-148-2 Red 042 inch wire diameter. (High tension)Used on games with long shooter lane paths with ramps
•  10-148-3 Blue 038 inch wire diameter ( High tension)
•  10-148-4 Green 0.035"wire diameter. (Medium-high tension)
•  10-148-6 Brown 026" wire diameter. (Lowest tension)
•  10-148-7 White 028 inch wire diameter.( Medium / Low tension)

https://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/10-148-XX (https://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/10-148-XX)
Title: Re: Shooter Rod Spring Kit
Post by: GORGAR 1 on June 26, 2021, 12:34:30 AM
Hope this may Help
https://www.rtbb.com.au/?s=plunger+spring (https://www.rtbb.com.au/?s=plunger+spring)
Data East / Sega / Stern spring tensions & color code:
•  266-5001-02 red .042 inch wire (high tension) Used on games with long shooter lane paths with ramps
•  266-5001-03 black .037 inch wire
•  266-5001-04 green .035 inch wire (low tension)
•  266-5001-05 blue .031 inch wire (low tension)
•  266-5001-06 yellow .047 inch wire (highest tension)
•  266-5001-07 orange .038 inch wire (medium tension)
•  266-5001-10 purple .040 inch wire
Williams ,Bally /Gottlieb
•  10-148-1 Silver 033 inch wire diameter ( common Medium tension)
•  10-148-2 Red 042 inch wire diameter. (High tension)Used on games with long shooter lane paths with ramps
•  10-148-3 Blue 038 inch wire diameter ( High tension)
•  10-148-4 Green 0.035"wire diameter. (Medium-high tension)
•  10-148-6 Brown 026" wire diameter. (Lowest tension)
•  10-148-7 White 028 inch wire diameter.( Medium / Low tension)

https://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/10-148-XX (https://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/10-148-XX)
Just added the Bally Red Hi tension to my Creech man it fly’s around to my left flipper love it.