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Aussie Pinball Forums => Technical Matters => Pinball Training 101 => Topic started by: ddstoys on March 22, 2010, 07:15:32 PM

Title: HOW TO REBUILD BALLY SS FLIPPERS
Post by: ddstoys on March 22, 2010, 07:15:32 PM

Step 1.  Remove the coil stop from the flipper base by removing the two screws.  Remove the coil and let hang

Step 2.  Remove the 2 screws holding the End of stroke switch ( EOS )

Step 3.  Remove the entire base by removing the 4 screw into the playfield and undoing the screws holding the        flipper shaft

Step 4.  Remove the Coil bracket, Plunger stop, Bush and EOS bracket and clean all parts except the bush. Photo 1

Step 5.  Start putting all the parts back on order isnt important on these. Photo 2

Step 6.  Attach the new flipper Pawl to the plunger and link with the C Clip

Step 7.  Slide the new spring over the coil shaft and insert into the coil bracket Photo 3

Step 8.  Remove the old coil sleeve from the coil and replace with the new one.

Step 9.  Slide the newly sleeved coil back into position and install the new coil stop withe the two screws

Step 10. Install the new EOS switch unsolder the wires from the old and transfer them to the new one and your done just needs to be re screwed to the playfield and slide the flipper shft back into position and re tighten

Title: Re: HOW TO REBUILD BALLY SS FLIPPERS
Post by: Ballywannabe on March 22, 2010, 10:26:09 PM

Nice tutorial, but you forgot the last step  !@) -

11. Adjust the EOS switch - push the plunger in so it hits the stop.  Adjust the EOS switch so it is open (around 1mm) at this point.

cheers
Ian

Title: Re: HOW TO REBUILD BALLY SS FLIPPERS
Post by: ddstoys on March 22, 2010, 10:28:11 PM

Thanks Ian  ^^^  Anything else i missed?

Title: Re: HOW TO REBUILD BALLY SS FLIPPERS
Post by: Strangeways on March 22, 2010, 10:43:23 PM

Nice one Daniel !

The base plates can be used for either left of right. What I do - swap them over. This is particularly useful for the coil stop screw holes - which usually have threaded or over sized screws anyway !

Title: Re: HOW TO REBUILD BALLY SS FLIPPERS
Post by: ddstoys on March 22, 2010, 10:51:50 PM

Good Tip Nino i was luck with mine no stripped holes they really are a great design  *%*

Title: Re: HOW TO REBUILD BALLY SS FLIPPERS
Post by: Ballywannabe on March 22, 2010, 11:52:09 PM

Quote from: ddstoys on March 22, 2010, 10:28:11 PM

Thanks Ian  ^^^  Anything else i missed?

Not that I can see - an excellent tutorial!

Another tip is that if you get the complete kit from PBR, including cranks, you can convert your mushy linear mechs to the older style shown here for better (IMO) performing flippers %$%  There is no need to replace the baseplates.

cheers
Ian