Hi Kim and Graham. I'm a new pinball owner, I choose 2 EMs because they seems easier to fix than more modern machines. Your videos have been a priceless source of knowledge to me. I've been watching constantly, so thank you very much. The work you guys do exposing this knowledge is underrated but very much appreciated. I may have missed some video talking about these subjects, if these exists you can point me to them. So here what I would appreciate to know more about. In this video you commented on a video about disassembling a full machine. That is not boring, there is a lot to learn about it. Example, what to watch out for when doing it, which order to follow, how to keep track of what goes where, how to store parts if we think the work can get a long time to complete, etc. It may looks simple, but for unexperienced people like me, these tips can be the difference between a working machine and a big brick by not being able to put everything back together again. I ask, because at some time I will need to do this, for example, to clean and wax the playfield. Anyway, thanks a lot for your videos, have a great day you both!
Thanks for your kind words the video you are enquiring about is one we are doing in the future. Are you aware we have a Facebook group The Goat Shed EM Pinball Repair Specialists ! Much to learn there as well. We believe we can all learn from each other. Consider joining us on our live stream broadcast this Friday evening 6pm Eastern Time USA.
Thanks Graham and Kim. Very informative video particularly about the uncommon issues such as the jones plug and the spinning contacts on the switch blades. Re the video length, I usually wait till I have some decent time available to watch your videos so I don't mind the longer ones. I'm in Sydney and still planning to get up and see you guys, hopefully soon.
Thanks guys for another informative video !! 🙂 I like all your videos long and short, all of them have so much valuable information content. Sometimes it's hard to compress alot of info into a 15-30 minute video. Personally I don't mind what the length of the videos are, I am constantly learning and absorbing all that you show and teach us. I appreciate all the time and effort you guys put into these videos. If it weren't for people like you showing a newer generation how to maintain and repair these games ,more and more of them would be junked and in the dump. Keep up the great work !!!
It is good to see how someone actually does something. I have gotten confused when reading schematics or manuals. They will tell you what needs to be done but don't mention how to do it.
If the break fits back together nicely then gluing is an option. I applied wood glue, then put clamps on either side of the break (I used binder clips - the kind you use in place of paper clips if there's too many papers) and then wrapped an elastic band all around the outside. Let dry for 2 days. .. And because I don't ever want it breaking again I glued to the top side skinny lengths of wood I made from ripping a wood popsicle stick down the middle. Clean up your jones plugs (and the female receptacles) and apply electrically conductive grease to the plugs so they don't stick again and break the holder!
I checked out the Pinball Scientist. Very cool he’s from my home state. I know it’s time consuming to shoot these videos, I always manage to learn something and appreciate you sharing your experience. Australia is on my bucket list, I hope I don’t kick the bucket before I’m able to travel there.
What do you do if you don't have a donor Jones plug? Is there a way to make a new 'board' piece and then transfer the pins from the old plug to the new one?
Maybe a video on grounding the game if experiencing shocks, video demonstrating different shooter spring strengths, video on how to remove a stubborn playfield glass using a suction cup, bally em slot trouble shooting, some suggestions
