1974 Power Flash Thunder Bird Super Deluxe - Missing Transformer
Hello everyone,
I'm wondering if anyone can help answer a few questions about my first pachinko machine. From what I've gathered I believe that this is a 1974? 76? Power Flash Super Deluxe Thunder Bird. Unlike most machines I believe this one requires power, but sadly this one appears to have had issues in the past (melted plastic near the fuse). This machine is also missing the transformer.
I think the solenoids are fine, but I really don't know for sure.. I'm getting a reading of about 70 OHMs from each.
Question 1: Can anyone recommend how I would go about supplying power to this machine?
Question 2: In my last picture you'll notice that there isn't a flipper (not sure what to call it; looks like a paper clip) for one of the pockets. This is for the Ace pocket. Interestingly enough I found a video on youtube of the same machine and their machine was also missing the flipper on this pocket. So my question, is this by design, or should I be creating a flipper with a paper clip?
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you very much for your time!
Jon
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