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Baseball (M0004)

Chicago Coin · 1947

Fixing Workshop

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Maintenance

Clean the playfield Unknown
Replace the balls Unknown
Check/replace elastic bands Unknown
Check/replace lights Unknown

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Closed problem report

Closed Problem: Get rid of weird switch Edit: Talked to William, we should not get rid of the weird switch, as it is a strange bit of history. It had somehow been rigged up as the on/off switch before being disconnected. Closing problem report.

Status changed: Broken → Fixing

Wiring of this machine had been patched in very strange ways. I began tracing the power. The plugs inside are likely artifacts of someone wanting the equivalent of a switch and/ or internal outlet

Open Problem: Replace power cord

Cleaned up components , chased threads with tap and die, and found a washer that fits. Replaced cotter pins.

We still need to find a tip that fits. Standard tips do not.

Open Problem: Plunger components are sticky Edit: Plunger doesn't feel sticky anymore, but missing the tip--needs a non-standard tip size.

With Christian and Olivia

Cut off old cord, partially wired new one in, but we need to check that we have the hot side going to the fuse

Open Problem: Replace power cord

With Christian, Olivia and Unique

Removed and partially disassembled plunger. I am not sure what kind of tip it originally had screwed on. After a bit of cleaning it feels better

Open Problem: Plunger components are sticky Edit: Plunger doesn't feel sticky anymore, but missing the tip--needs a non-standard tip size.

Closed problem report

Closed Problem: Get rid of weird switch

Closed problem report

Closed Problem: Get rid of weird switch

Determined screws are not useful in museum setting

Open Problem: Get rid of this monstrous screw

Some initial photos