Maverick - paddle wheel activates ball search.

[Klondike]

Hi ,
The paddle wheel seems to be going slower than it should and it takes so long it triggers the machine's ball search before it reaches the top. The only option is to activate a flipper the whole time which stops the search from happening. The motor has had the belt replaced...anyone with a Maverick had this issue?
Thanks.

[vidme]

I lubricated the gears with light oil.. if that doesn't work u may need a new motor..

[studley67]

mine was scraping slightly on the boat,so i enlarged the screw holes with a soldering iron.and refitted more central.i also bought a new belt.

[Klondike]

Thanks guys, is it possible the wheel had been overtightened causing strain on the motor?
If I need a motor, are they available in Australia or could it be reconditioned?

[studley67]

you should be able to disconect the belt and the wheel will spin freely.if not,take it of the shaft and clean,inspect for damage.

[Klondike]

I've ordered a new motor and belt from Marco which hopefully will fix the issue I'm having...the opto's were okay.

[The pinballist formally known as Dean Morgan]

Doubtfull on the motor if it was turning its probably ok. Did u disconnect the belt and with the play field raised run the motor from the diagnostic menu to see how fast it spins?

[The pinballist formally known as Dean Morgan]

With it in test also check for 28 volts ac at the two motor terminals any less it will drive slow. If it is less could be a high resistance on the relay contacts that drive the motor or connectors or power supplu

[The Silence]

sounds like the belt is slipping, just replace the belt.