Ring And Rod for Bally Party Zone

[PinPal]

Wanted, Pop Bumper Ring and Rod for a Bally Party Zone,,  part  A-12854
Only unique to four games.
Is there anyone local who might have one ?

Any help be appreciated.

Pinpal..

[swinks]

yeah that is a tough one. Using pin search there are only a few suppliers and most look soldout
https://www.pinballsearch.com/#gsc.tab=0&gsc.q=A-12854

[PinPal]

Yes, its not easy to find...   

[swinks]

you can't adapt regular bally/wms ones?
what is the difference? just curious

[PinPal]

Has two extensions on the top of the ring, pictured. The screws that hold the pop bumper cap on are screwed  into these extensions the pop bumper cap moves down and up when the bumper is energised. Don't no if I can use a standard one as there is nowhere to attach the bumper cap.
Pinpal...

[swinks]

I am wondering if an adaptor ring can be made from a regular one to create the the one you are needing
happy to help you out create a fix - seems like an interesting challenge
can you post some more pictures of the ring and assembled unit in a game and / or send me a pm with images etc

[PinPal]

Well sort of good news,
I managed to fix the pop bumper enough to keep the game playing till I can find a replacement.
Managed to make enough thread to get a nut on the base of the rod, pictured.
Then changed the ring and rod to the lower pop bumper witch doesn't get as much action as the top to next to the rollovers.
Tested it and its good as new, not sure how long it will last but enough time for me to find a replacement or maybe make a replacement.


SWINKS
" I am wondering if an adaptor ring can be made from a regular one to create the the one you are needing happy to help you out create a fix - seems like an interesting challenge can you post some more pictures of the ring and assembled unit in a game and / or send me a pm with images etc"


Thank you for the help Swinks, If it fails again I will get back to you and see if we can make one up, much appreciated.


Pinpal...