Early Modern Haewa "Cosmo Tiger" HELP!!!

[Phulkrum]

Hey folks,

I have a literal Tiger by the tail as it were, I'm in the middle of restoring a Heawa (SP?) Cosmo Tiger and just gotten the electronics working including the solenoid. but the rubber part on the arm from the swing arm is completely gone!

any Ideas where to get a replacement? I've checked all the usual suspects (pachinkoplanet, Ebay, Etc...)

Thanks for any leads you can provide..

Phulkrum.

[CarlW]

Can you please post a picture?

I'm not familiar with that model but it seems like you could fabricate a part that would work?

[Phulkrum]

Can you please post a picture?

I'm not familiar with that model but it seems like you could fabricate a part that would work?

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hope this helps CarlW

[DrDark]

Perhaps a close up photo of the missing part would help.

[Card Shark]

That is a beautiful machine. I would love to see more pictures.

[Phulkrum]

here's the pictures of the back of the unit particularly of the solenoid (firing mechanism) and the one missing rubber piece.. (or where it should be )


Solenoid in place > IMG_0645.jpg Back of unit >IMG_0646.jpg Solenoid removed > IMG_0647.jpg Swing arm and where the missing piece is supposed to be on the end of this thing > IMG_0648.jpg lolz

[Phulkrum]

That is a beautiful machine. I would love to see more pictures.

Sure Card Shark! I will take more and upload them ASAP! though it wont be powered yet until i finish it but I snap up the details and post them for ya!

[CarlW]

Thanks for the pictures. Maybe Candy know the answer to this one?

I wonder if that missing piece would be a rubber piece or a spring like on a vintage?

Is there a pin or nub sticking out on the shooting arm that you could fasten a spring to?

If not, then I'd look for something like a flexible casting resin. Take the arm off and fashion a mold (easier said than done) and cast a new rubber tip directly onto the metal arm. The new tip needs something to "grab" onto. I've never done it. Just my two cents.

Or if you're lucky find a similar parts machine.

Good Luck, it looks like a cool machine.

[Phulkrum]

IMG_0655.jpg < Center IMG_0657.jpg < Spinners IMG_0658.jpg < lower field

I can't believe the details on this unit and I'm itching to get it completed i've had it 6 months and haven't been able to finish it yet.. ah well i guess i'll start polishing pins.. I've spent the other time getting the electronics working and i think i have a couple of LEDs to replace still..

[Phulkrum]

Thanks for the pictures. Maybe Candy know the answer to this one?

I wonder if that missing piece would be a rubber piece or a spring like on a vintage?

Is there a pin or nub sticking out on the shooting arm that you could fasten a spring to?

If not, then I'd look for something like a flexible casting resin. Take the arm off and fashion a mold (easier said than done) and cast a new rubber tip directly onto the metal arm. The new tip needs something to "grab" onto. I've never done it. Just my two cents.

Or if you're lucky find a similar parts machine.

Good Luck, it looks like a cool machine.

it's not a spring type I can tell from the goo from some man made material on it I was going to try a spring.. Just have to figure out a way to tie it down...

[Phulkrum]

LOL! it looks like I'm not the only that has the "Heiwa" problem... Rubber ball striker/Heiwa Pachinko

[Phulkrum]

IMG_0676.jpgIMG_0677.jpgIMG_0678.jpg Awesome News! I found a random item at the house that fit the bill! I had on hand a silicone iPhone amp that I was able to cut up and re-engineer the missing piece! it now fires! Woot!!!I can now finish this thing!!!

[Phulkrum]

Just want to thank all you folks for helping me crunch this one through!

Pachi talk rules!

[heima]

Congratulations, MacGuyver!

[Phulkrum]

Hey Folks,
Just an update here about this unit. I have just (after 3 days) gotten the electronics and Jackpot online for this machine. unfortunately I'm returning it to my friend who asked me to repair this thing for him 6 months ago. but I'd thought I'd post a short video clip of the center attraction and machine working. I had tons of work to get it this far some of it was completed because of suggestions from a couple of you.. so here you go!