OldReno's troubleshooting tips.
OldReno:
I bump this occasionally to get it near the top of the list. There's some fair reading here if you got time on how these machines work.
Bump.
I'm certainly glad to help anyone get their old Bally fixed as are others on this forum.
However, you must first download the bally manual, here at:
http://newlifegames.net/nlg/index.php?action=downloads;cat=97
The Bally EM Manual is 33MB long, and it is how we can understand each other. It shows all parts, and gives a name and bally number. This is our bible.
If you don't, I may not help you, because it'll probably become too frustrating for all concerned.
The manual is on my desktop, and should be on yours.
The rest of this thread is some Links to some troubleshooting posts
If you are brand new to the Bally EM, you may find something here to help.
Please don't fill this space up with comments, as it's just too hard to sort through otherwise. thanks.
Most of this stuff is blah blah BS, but there are a couple of nice ones. Hopefully you can get something out of them. They are marked with asterisks ***
New 05/20/13 Bally color code. http://newlifegames.net/nlg/index.php?topic=24207.0
*How the coin lockout coil works http://newlifegames.net/nlg/index.php?topic=23517.0
How to fix/check part 1 http://newlifegames.net/nlg/index.php?topic=19296.0 boring, missing links to photos, ignore this one.
**How to fix/check part 2 http://newlifegames.net/nlg/index.php?topic=19336.0 The handle, reel mech, wipers, etc.
*How to fix/check part 3 http://newlifegames.net/nlg/index.php?topic=19448.0 The hopper.
How to fix/check part 4 http://newlifegames.net/nlg/index.php?topic=20169.0 Rebuilding coin reject lever and assy. boring.
How to fix/check part 5 http://newlifegames.net/nlg/index.php?topic=20192.0 fixing drooping pan also handle replace hints.
***Checking your Bally EM for shorts. http://newlifegames.net/nlg/index.php?topic=17559.0 What it says.... A probably should-read.
**How to tell if your fuses are good without opening the door. http://newlifegames.net/nlg/index.php?topic=17550.0
A favorite tool - the gluestick. http://newlifegames.net/nlg/index.php?topic=20005.0
How to decipher coils and solenoids http://newlifegames.net/nlg/index.php?topic=19020.0
*How to easily trace your wiring. http://newlifegames.net/nlg/index.php?topic=19319.0
How to test your hopper torsion spring. http://newlifegames.net/nlg/index.php?topic=18872.0
*How to find wires without disassembling the harness. http://newlifegames.net/nlg/index.php?topic=19019.0
*How to accurately check closed switch contacts. http://newlifegames.net/nlg/index.php?topic=17603.0
How to ohm out hopper payboards. http://newlifegames.net/nlg/index.php?topic=18831.0
4 ways to reset your hopper http://newlifegames.net/nlg/index.php?topic=18776.0
Coils vs solenoids http://newlifegames.net/nlg/index.php?topic=18749.0
*What the zero switch does (hopper) http://newlifegames.net/nlg/index.php?topic=18536.0
The hopper Arc switches http://newlifegames.net/nlg/index.php?topic=17704.0
*Helping diagnose handle release problems. http://newlifegames.net/nlg/index.php?topic=17705.0
How to get free plays on the bally EM's http://newlifegames.net/nlg/index.php?topic=17706.0
***Using Jumpers on your Bally EM http://newlifegames.net/nlg/index.php?topic=17558.0
Hopper high pays and the CO circuit. http://newlifegames.net/nlg/index.php?topic=17554.0
Added new link, on May 14.
How to setup pays http://newlifegames.net/nlg/index.php?topic=24135.0
If any of these are helpful, drop a line so I can expand them. Thanks.
mark the spark:
top stuff oldreno any chance they could make this a sticky
OldReno:
I don't know how to approach that...and I'm not really sure what a sticky is. I have only a vague idea.
RiseLikeRa:
Reno:
Thank you so much for putting all of these in one post.
Ra
OldReno:
And then there's this, which is the most important link of all.
Thanks CVS for finding and sharing....
http://newlifegames.net/nlg/index.php?action=downloads;cat=97
A must read for all Bally EM fans.
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