Results 1 to 12 of 12

Thread: New User: Need a part

  1. #1
    Tokie Owens MickD's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2021
    Location
    Southwest
    Posts
    5
    Thanks
    7
    Thanks Received
    3

    Default New User: Need a part

    HI, I've had a Sophia from 1969 since around 1970. It's got a metal Ginza upgrade kit on it, but I've lost the tray. Not too worried about that, as I can probably make a new one out of fiberglass or plastic that would work.
    I could make the part below probably, too, if I had dimensions, but I want to see if anyone's got a machine they can sell me that has one on it, or can just sell me the part. Here's a pic of a machine similar to mine with the part I need:
    pach.jpg
    The part I need is the blue drop-through above the lower tulip that's just above the drain.

    If anyone could help me find one or make one, that'd be great. The hole is drilled at such an angle that it looks like it was fed from behind, because the ball would have to travel uphill to drain properly. This one's hole was blocked off by a tab, but I've removed that tab. A simple win pot won't work unless I redrill the hole.

    Also, I'm looking for about 2000 pachinko balls. Everyone's sold out. Is that going to last a while?
    I will post a pic of my machine when I get home.

  2. #2
    Sandwich Shooter jasonlujan's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2020
    Location
    Toronto
    Posts
    499
    Thanks
    368
    Thanks Received
    688

    Default Re: New User: Need a part

    i have a (very stylized) 3D model you can have printed for about US$25. Easy enough to make any changes you want on a free 3D program like TinkerCAD to change up the aesthetic.


    http://www.filehost.pt/1qusQ

  3. The following user says "Thanks" to jasonlujan


  4. #3
    Tokie Owens MickD's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2021
    Location
    Southwest
    Posts
    5
    Thanks
    7
    Thanks Received
    3

    Default Re: New User: Need a part

    Thanks Jason, but I've tried downloading your file three times, waiting for a full minute every time,. and it just tells me : Failed generating direct download link, please try again later.
    I do have a 3-D printer and can alter the STL if I need to. How do I get around the download problem? Can you email it to me?
    Last edited by MickD; 06-29-2021 at 06:53 PM.

  5. #4
    Pachi Puro Moparformances's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2009
    Location
    Diamond Springs CA
    Posts
    14,076
    Thanks
    26,525
    Thanks Received
    12,096

    Default Re: New User: Need a part

    can you post a pic of the part or area it would be located??

    and of course

    Welcome to Pachitalk
    Never Doubt that a small group of thoughtful, .......... /........ If your not going to stand behind our troops
    ...committed people can change the world. ............. /.................Please, Please stand in front of them
    .....Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has............./
    .........................................Margaret Mead

  6. The following user says "Thanks" to Moparformances


  7. #5
    Sandwich Shooter jasonlujan's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2020
    Location
    Toronto
    Posts
    499
    Thanks
    368
    Thanks Received
    688

    Default Re: New User: Need a part


  8. The following user says "Thanks" to jasonlujan


  9. #6
    Tokie Owens MickD's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2021
    Location
    Southwest
    Posts
    5
    Thanks
    7
    Thanks Received
    3

    Default Re: New User: Need a part

    Pe2rfect! Got it! I'll work out the vampire-teeth looking swing gtes myself
    MoParPerformances, it's the blue part on the pic I posted earlier. Looks like this:
    passthrough..jpg

  10. The following 2 users say "Thanks" to MickD


  11. #7
    Chicken Fried Steak takethecastle57's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2005
    Location
    Monterey , Ca
    Posts
    21,240
    Thanks
    26,028
    Thanks Received
    11,938

    Default Re: New User: Need a part

    When things don't go right the 1st time , Step back ,Take a break and come back renewed. RGS

  12. The following user says "Thanks" to takethecastle57


  13. #8
    Stuey - The RADministrator MrGneiss's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2005
    Location
    Indianapolis, IN
    Posts
    38,308
    Thanks
    67,899
    Thanks Received
    44,914

    Default Re: New User: Need a part

    WELCOME!!!

    "Blowing smoke rings at the moon."

  14. The following user says "Thanks" to MrGneiss


  15. #9
    Tokie Owens MickD's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2021
    Location
    Southwest
    Posts
    5
    Thanks
    7
    Thanks Received
    3

    Default Re: New User: Need a part

    Here's a pic of the area where this part will go. I have the tulip that covers the huge hole above; the part I will need to print will go over the smaller hole below, just above the lower tulip. You can also see the Ginza door. This machine was modified a great deal before it left Japan, I think. It had serious wear and tear on it when I got hold of it in 1969 or 1970.
    Which reminds me, I need to replace the light bulbs, they look like standard but I don't recall a threaded 6 volt light bulb being common. Can I replace the bulb sockets with something else? There are only 2 bulbs in the entire machine, but lots of switches and contacts. Can I run it with a 9 volt battery? Or do you guys have a power supply to recommend I use? Where can I get bulbs? And balls! I need balls!

    IMG_20200607_194239_063.jpg

  16. The following user says "Thanks" to MickD


  17. #10
    Pachi Puro Moparformances's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2009
    Location
    Diamond Springs CA
    Posts
    14,076
    Thanks
    26,525
    Thanks Received
    12,096

    Default Re: New User: Need a part

    bulbs and balls on das e-bay..
    Never Doubt that a small group of thoughtful, .......... /........ If your not going to stand behind our troops
    ...committed people can change the world. ............. /.................Please, Please stand in front of them
    .....Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has............./
    .........................................Margaret Mead

  18. The following user says "Thanks" to Moparformances


  19. #11
    Sandwich Shooter machgo's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2017
    Location
    Chicago
    Posts
    253
    Thanks
    318
    Thanks Received
    271

    Default Re: New User: Need a part

    Sockets are available as well, and are E10 size, I believe. You should solder those on to the wires if you replace them. Most early machines only had a couple bulbs--one for a jackpot, one to indicate low balls.

    The machines can be wired up custom to do all sorts of light shows. A nine volt battery will work OK, but I prefer a 9 volt power supply which can be had for cheap on ebay or other online sites.

    Word on the street is balls are in short supply...

  20. #12
    Tokie Owens MickD's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2021
    Location
    Southwest
    Posts
    5
    Thanks
    7
    Thanks Received
    3

    Default Re: New User: Need a part

    I'll likely replace the sockets and bulbs with modern counterparts . And I'll look for a 9volt DC power supply.
    The ball shortage is real...

Similar Threads

  1. CR Thunder...Part Pachinko, Part Pachislo
    By bob5150 in forum Model Talk
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 05-01-2011, 09:10 PM
  2. Broken Part: Any Ideas on fixing or finding replacement part
    By johnnygreenboat in forum Vintage Pachinko
    Replies: 16
    Last Post: 07-08-2010, 03:32 PM
  3. im a new user on here
    By kaleb in forum Modern Pachinko
    Replies: 18
    Last Post: 03-07-2009, 05:57 AM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •