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Title: Charlies Angels Pop Bumpers
Post by: Pinballrocks on July 10, 2021, 11:49:20 AM

Hi All,


Im hoping someone can point me in the right direction.
I have always had very weak pop bumpers on my Charlies Angles.
I have cleaned all contacts and lubricated all metal pivot points.


Is there something else i should be checking or doing?


Hoping someone can shed some light


Cheers Paul

Title: Re: Charlies Angels Pop Bumpers
Post by: Strangeways on July 10, 2021, 04:03:27 PM

First thing - Never lubricate moving parts on a SS and later machine. The pop bumper could be weak due to the coil sleeve, worn plunger or years of lubrication. Check to see if the rod and ring moves up and down without any friction. Then clean the plungers and replace the coil sleeves.


Before any of this, ensure the gap is correct on the switch, and that the spoon is correctly aligned with the pop bumper skirt.

Title: Re: Charlies Angels Pop Bumpers
Post by: Pinballrocks on July 10, 2021, 06:00:11 PM

Thanks I will check this out as soon as i get a chance. :-)

Title: Re: Charlies Angels Pop Bumpers
Post by: Quench on July 12, 2021, 02:09:13 AM

Quote from: Pinballrocks on July 10, 2021, 11:49:20 AM

I have always had very weak pop bumpers on my Charlies Angles.

From memory the Gottlieb pop bumper rods on their rings were about 1/8" longer than other manufacturers. When people mistakenly replace the ring/rods with shorter versions the consequence is weak pop bumper action because the ball doesn't go under the ring deep enough when the switch activates.
If you have another game, compare where the ball touches the pop bumper ring.

Title: Re: Charlies Angels Pop Bumpers
Post by: Pinballrocks on July 12, 2021, 09:29:11 PM

 will do thanks

Title: Re: Charlies Angels Pop Bumpers
Post by: Pinballrocks on October 05, 2021, 07:33:19 PM

Update on C/A.
I have found that the Pop bumper rings are not returning to top of pop bumper either too short or rubbing on playfield so thanks for all your feedback i will sort it out soon

Title: Re: Charlies Angels Pop Bumpers
Post by: Strangeways on October 06, 2021, 08:20:25 PM

If the Rods on the Rings are rubbing the side of the playfield - loosen the 3 screws that hold the pop bumper bracket and move it around until there is no friction - and then tighten.

Title: Re: Charlies Angels Pop Bumpers
Post by: Pinballrocks on October 06, 2021, 08:58:46 PM

 Ok I will give that a try.
 Thanks

Title: Re: Charlies Angels Pop Bumpers
Post by: Pinballrocks on October 06, 2021, 10:02:18 PM

 
I have loosened the screws on the brackets and rods are now everything is clear of playfield.
The pop bumpers are still very weak. They are so weak that i can almost hold the ball on the skirt and the ring is too weak to kick it out of my hand.
Not sure what else to do at this stage?