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Aussie Pinball Forums => Technical Matters => Pinball Repairs / Problems & Assistance => Topic started by: Spanky on February 12, 2017, 02:34:44 AM

Title: Flipper removal - 1972 Gottlieb
Post by: Spanky on February 12, 2017, 02:34:44 AM

Hi team,


I had thought that after removing the grub screws it would just drop out, but it doesn't:
(http://robin-lee.co.uk/misc/flipper.jpg)

Title: Re: Flipper removal - 1972 Gottlieb
Post by: pinnies4me on February 12, 2017, 09:44:27 AM

Might need a gentle tap. If the grub screws have distorted the metal a little that might be preventing it from moving.

Title: Re: Flipper removal - 1972 Gottlieb
Post by: Strangeways on February 12, 2017, 10:51:01 AM

Make sure the second grub screw is also removed. From the playtfield side, grab the bat and turn it around a few times. Then, as @pinnies4me (http://aussiepinball.com/index.php?action=profile;u=20) describes - a gentle tap !

Title: Re: Flipper removal - 1972 Gottlieb
Post by: Spanky on February 12, 2017, 10:47:37 PM

I had to hit them with a hammer, they were rusty.