Single shot thumb knob not working properly fixed

[dritz]

I was having trouble with my new popeye machine with the button to release one ball at a time. Basically it didn't work most of the time. So I took it apart to find the problem. When I got it apart I found it was just a microswitch and it was sticking. So I put a couple of drops of rubbing alcohol on the button and worked it in by pushing in the button a bunch of times and now it works great.

Took some pics of the process and did a little write up if anyone wants to check it out.


Popeye turn knob fix

[Tulsa]

Great idea Dritz!

[slotter]

Thanks for the pictures and explanation! Cool!

[dishpan]

I wanted to thank you as well Dritz for the great pictures and description.

I also enjoyed your website as I am still assembling my Mame machines, a restoration of an old upright with Slikstick control panels as wll as a cocktail table.

Do you still find time to play with your cabinet?

[sacpinplayer]

Thanks, dritz. Very nice "how to" post.

Terrific Web page work too!

[vespacar]

I was having trouble with my new popeye machine with the button to release one ball at a time. Basically it didn't work most of the time. So I took it apart to find the problem. When I got it apart I found it was just a microswitch and it was sticking. So I put a couple of drops of rubbing alcohol on the button and worked it in by pushing in the button a bunch of times and now it works great.
Took some pics of the process and did a little write up if anyone wants to check it out.
Popeye turn knob fix

If you ever want to get into the Pachinko/Pachislo repair manual business, you'll have me as a customer. Hint(My King Camel could use a good repair manual)

Cheers,
James

[Tony Junior]

Excellentt "How To" post!
I don't think it could be beaten . Did you learn how to do a "How To" from Arby?

[coldluck]

can any one post the pictures again, above link not working ?
thank you!

[dritz]

Apparently I exceeded my daily limit. That's a first. It will reset again tomorrow I assume, but here is an alternate link. It is full of ads but it will get you through for now.
Alternate Popeye fix link

[slotter]

Pachitalk takes down another server!

[dritz]

I also enjoyed your website as I am still assembling my Mame machines, a restoration of an old upright with Slikstick control panels as wll as a cocktail table.

Do you still find time to play with your cabinet?

Thanks about the site. When I started building it I was amazed at all the different and great ideas out there. Yes I still play at least once a week or so. Just had fun with the family over the holidays with Golden Tee Golf.

If you ever want to get into the Pachinko/Pachislo repair manual business, you'll have me as a customer.

I would love to but she doesn't like me having them never mind a career change.

Excellentt "How To" post!
I don't think it could be beaten . Did you learn how to do a "How To" from Arby?

Actually this being my first Pachinko and reading all the how to's on the board. It was a great help for me to understand these machines. Since I didn't see anything on this topic. I said to myself here is my chance to be Immortal like Arby.

[dritz]

Pachitalk takes down another server!

This place does do that.
But it just goes to show you how great this place is. And just how big this community is.

[coldluck]

thank you for the Popeye tip as I own one and am collecting all the info I can on my machines.