Message #43576

[Strangeways]

Here's the final update on the Stern Galaxy Restore.

I have decided to create a Tech thread (later on), on my findings of the "custom" Stern flipper Rebuild Kit, as there are a few issues that need to be sorted out - easier to do that it it's own thread, rather than buried in this one.

Flipper Rebuild

Here's a "gotcha" that I was caught on. The original stern bushings are no longer available. The replacements are VERY similar, but are longer. When ordering from PBR, I assumed they would be exactly the same - they are NOT ! PBR trim the excess to the same size 1 1/8. But the first order they were sent with - they were trimmed to 1 inch ! Too short. The next order - 1 1/16 ! So I had the bushings sent out un-trimmed. I cut them using my bench grinder with the stone wheel. I then used a hand file to get them square and 360 grit sandpaper to smooth out the edge that will make contact with the bottom of the flipper base = less friction. They end up looking like this ;




Next issue - The replacement coil stops from Marco Spec are not good - they have the mounting holes in the wrong spot ! I had to elongate the holes to fit ! Here's a picture of the completed kit installed










I've tested the kit for a wwk - no issues - VERY powerful. The game is FAST to begin with, but with the addition of this kit, the machine is EASILY, the fastest SS I've ever played. VERY pleased !


Completed Game


I'm simply testing the machine - remember this was sitting in a storage facility for ?? years  - So everything needs to be checked. I leave the game on all day, and then find a display digit missing etc.. Everything has to be checked - so it is still in my Garage - getting played every day

Here are some final pictures - Note the original documentation (even the packing slip) have been laminated and stapled to the cabinet.





















New owner will have it next week