Flipper blowing fuse

[MartyJ]

If you move the flipper bat manually is it getting stuck or sluggish (ie when power is off) on the way back down?

Only reason I'm asking is I had a similar problem which I think was the spring on the coil stop.  I had it in the wrong way...As soon as I fixed it flipper was moving perfectly...

[pinball god]

Didn't look at that, so will give it a go, but the minute I use the screw(s) you need to use a bit of force to move it manually. I think the bracket kicks the coil out of square if you know what I mean and so the plunger rod then rubs hard against the sleeve. But I'll check your suggestion out as it all helps. Thanks

[Strangeways]

Sounds like the collar (spring) is against the coil / coil stop.. It should be at the other end - exactly what Marty was saying.

[pinball god]

Sorry guys but can't seem to follow. Are we talking the only spring I can see that attaches near the yellow capicitor and goes to the pivoting section that actually hits the stop and activates the EOS. Reason being I can't see how this can be put on incorrectly.

[Strangeways]

Sorry guys but can't seem to follow. Are we talking the only spring I can see that attaches near the yellow capicitor and goes to the pivoting section that actually hits the stop and activates the EOS. Reason being I can't see how this can be put on incorrectly.

It might have been removed...

Is a washer the size of a 20 cent piece will be either mounted inbetween the flipper coil and coil stop or the flipper coil and the other bracket.

[pinball god]

What spring, I haven't put it on the wrong way......I haven't f**king well put it on.....Man am I a dickhead.

Thanks very much Marty and Nino for being very patient. Put the spring on and the rod aligns correctly, the screws align correctly and then proceeded to have a leisurely 400K game on the mutha. The flippers work better than I can ever remember. Thanks heaps again.

BTW I forgot the spring on the other flipper but it must have been more forgiving as it worked great. Mind you I did install the spring on that one as well

[MartyJ]

No probs!  I only knew cause I put it in the wrong way the first set I did!  Will never do that again!!!

[pinball god]

I think we are unfortunately talking about different springs Marty. The ones I've installed appear in the manual. The bad news is the fuse began to blow again after the initial game and a subsequent power on (3 flips and bang). Blew another fuses pretty much immediately hoping it was just a fluke. I'm thinking EOS as I re-read the tips on this thread and noticed the coil a little warmer than the other one. I'm unsure how to adjust the EOS as visually it looks fine. Maybe I need feeler gauges or something??

Will keep trying and hope to get there in the end. BTW the flipper performs great until it dies.

[Retropin]

Just a simple thought...

it is a slo blo fuse and not fast blow?

[pinball god]

I believe so that its a slow blow but will confirm if it isn't. I did notice the first time it blew it had a 3 amp and thinking of maybe replacing with a 3 amp instead of the 2.5's currently being used. Dunno if this is a wise move??

[Strangeways]

I believe so that its a slow blow but will confirm if it isn't. I did notice the first time it blew it had a 3 amp and thinking of maybe replacing with a 3 amp instead of the 2.5's currently being used. Dunno if this is a wise move??

I would use the rated fuse - a 2.5 Amp SB. Fuses are in circuit to protect components, and it is the weakest link in the chain. If there is a problem, you want the fuse to blow !

[Retropin]

I raised the question about the SB fuse because i got sold 2.5A fuses that are SUPPOSED to be SB.

They look like fast blow, but have a "T" for "time lag" on them. Mr electronics wizzkid assured me that they were slo blo due to the T thats on them. Thats how they are made now he says.

Taking his word for it, i put them in my machine and lo and behold, they blow after a short amount of time.

So i source SB fuses that LOOK like SB fuses with the winding inside them, and i havent replaced it since.

Same bloke sold me a 6.2v zener instead of an 8.2 zener - its 1/2hr drive away. Wasnt too happy i can tell you

[pinball god]

Sorry to hear of the incident. Mine are SB as I bought it from a trusted pinball parts supplier and I know he wouldn't supply me crap.

Although if he recommended a hair dresser, that's a different story. That one's for you Greg LOL

[Strangeways]

Sorry to hear of the incident. Mine are SB as I bought it from a trusted pinball parts supplier and I know he wouldn't supply me crap.

Although if he recommended a hair dresser, that's a different story. That one's for you Greg LOL

 

classic...

[pinball god]

Glad you liked that one Nino, but I reckon I'm gonna pay for it big time. Remember I need more fuses!!!