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    I don't "need" any more machines...but I decided that I "wanted" this Kyoraku. Full front is in the "attached fhumbnails", for some reason. I decided I wanted this because it is one of the models that uses electricity to unlock the flipper.2050-12-31 23.59.59-461.jpg As you can see, it has a pair of wires going to the shooter area. I was truly interested to see how the mechanism worked. I wsn't surprised that it would shoot without power, as I hear that it is often bypassed. But it did have a couple of disappointments in store for me.
    First of all it has a plastic reward tray door! it has a very "cheap" feel to it, and not like something you would find in a commercial parlor. 2050-12-31 23.59.59-455.jpg if this is the tax stamp...1971 don't seem right. I would expect pre '80s because of flipper instead of electric knob shooter...probably late '70s due to the extensive use of plastic, includoing the door that is usually metal. The next disappointment was when I opened the glass, and the plastic door fell off! I thought it had plastic hinge pins that were broken, and mad that it wasn't disclosed in the auction listing. close study revealed that the door does not hinge to the side, but drops down like a tailgate on a pickup truck. The lower edge wasn't fitted to the chrome frme properly, so it fell off when opened. There is a tab on the door and a clip on the front of machine to hold it shut when the glass is opened.2050-12-31 23.59.59-459.jpg Clearly the door was not properly engaged at some point and broke the clip when closed...probably years ago. 2050-12-31 23.59.59-460.jpg Buy enough of my crybabying! You want to see the electric shooting lock! 2050-12-31 23.59.59-456.jpg I couldn't tell how it worked with the cover on...nor did I see a nail holding something back, as I expected. 2050-12-31 23.59.59-457.jpg Still didn't make much sense to me. So I added the piece that came off with the cover. 2050-12-31 23.59.59-458.jpg When a ball is resting on this piece, the weight pivots it, closing the microswitch. I imagine this energizes the solenoid. It most likely pulls a metal (missing) bar that touches omething...likely allowing balls to enter the shooter. It's all guesswork, because of missing parts. That was also a disappointment, because the electrical locking shooter was the only reason I bought it.
    It does work, shoots without electric, and pays out properly, so it wasn't a total loss. I made an offer, buyer accepted...with shipping and using eBay Bucks, it was $83.00 delivered to my door. That falls into my "less than $100 for a vintage" standard...that I don't always follow. So, I am satisfied...if not happy.
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    Some more pics. 2050-12-31 23.59.59-451.jpg 2050-12-31 23.59.59-454.jpg2050-12-31 23.59.59-453.jpg The entrance to the center feature flips as a ball enters...making it act kind of like a tulip. 2050-12-31 23.59.59-463.jpg2050-12-31 23.59.59-464.jpg This is the lever that advances balls to the flipper. Different than a Model B Nishijin. Probably not due to its electrical nature...just that it is a different brand made a different way. 2050-12-31 23.59.59-466.jpg Electrical is untested. Two circuits, one for shooter, and one for lights. The jackpot switch is at the jackpot lift bar, as opposed to at the seesaw. 2050-12-31 23.59.59-467.jpg2050-12-31 23.59.59-468.jpg The low ball switch looks odd to me...but I'm used to seeing leaf switches.

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    The seesaw uses a pachinko ball to reset it.2050-12-31 23.59.59-469.jpg 2050-12-31 23.59.59-470.jpg I've only seen this on a couple of machines.
    Seller stated that it came with the "original" manual. 2050-12-31 23.59.59-472.jpg Being that the machine is stamped by Target Abroad, and the manual is from Target Abroad...it is the "original" manual "from the importer". The picture shows a Kyoraku machine, but it does not mention the electric lock on the shooter. it specifically says "No electrical source isneeded to play PACHINKO. It works completely bythe weight of the steel balls and the force of gravity. The wires connected on the back of the machine are only for the jackpot light and the empty light." I know the manuals are generic in nature, but was surprised that there was no mention on how to open the door below the glass. I expect that the electric shooter wes disabled by the importer ,to make it easier for the American consumer.

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    Interesting. I suspect that may be earlier 70's. Electrics changed in the shooter. Here's a pic of a later 70's without the microswitch, just solenoid.20181014_082555-1.jpg

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    in looking at these machine it seems to me the solenoid is sued to shut off the balls to the shooter when the lower tray is full.. it will be interesting to find out how yours operates as most machines i have seen like this have the tell tale rod from the top hopper to she the shooter off and a switch located at the overfull lower hopper..

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    keep us posted [/QUOTE]

    Will do. Haven't had much time to look at it. Working 3rd shift and sleeping patterns mess with days off. When I took those pics...I woke up in the middle of the night, couldn't sleep, so I went downstairs to test and take pics.
    It's starting to get cold, so daytime is reserved for putting a rear main seal in the 318

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