That looks fine. i am think most people would just disconnect the linkages to the detector by removing x pins and pull the pin on the detector rod lift the whole detector out take it to the bench so you can see in there to work little better but your plan is fine too.
Good question. I believe it was the strike light switch for the masking unit if I remember correctly. None of them are connected in this house. First and Second ball lights are very important though. When I first went in, half of them were burned out or out of adjustment. It is a pet peeve of mine....lol KM
I feel that you can do this job in 30-40 minutes or even less if you have practiced it a few times. A detector seems pretty drastic in my opinion unless there are other worn parts inside. A lot of parts and timing involved with a detector swap. I will record a video if I ever have to do one. Good luck. KM
I know Wayne. These aren't "my" machines. I only get called when something breaks. Have I told them about cleaning, preventive maintenance and such, of course I have. Some things are not in my control. Thanks for commenting.
@@bolton454 How much time does it take to completely swap out a detector? Seems like it might not be a bad annual maintenance item. Swap out the old, dirty one and clean and rebuild it on the bench. I don't remember how big a deal it is to swap one.
@@netdoctor1 To be honest, I am not sure I ever had to. Keep in mind I was a full time mechanic in two A2, 24 and 32 lane houses, over 5 years in the 80's. That is not a very long time to see every A2 failure. I am pretty cautious about changing something like that, unless I have to. Take lots of pictures. Sometimes it can take extra time to work out the bugs of a new assembly. Check out bowltech.com for lots of information on bowling machines from experienced mechanics. I hope this helps. KM
It is very hard on this bearing shown when customer hits a rake with heavy ball. It can actually crack the bearing race.
@ 8:18
Tape the roll pin to the end of the punch? Genius.
That looks fine. i am think most people would just disconnect the linkages to the detector by removing x pins and pull the pin on the detector rod lift the whole detector out take it to the bench so you can see in there to work little better but your plan is fine too.
It's been over thirty years since I worked on these. Remind me: What was that mercury switch for?
Ahhh... Second Ball light?
Good question. I believe it was the strike light switch for the masking unit if I remember correctly. None of them are connected in this house. First and Second ball lights are very important though. When I first went in, half of them were burned out or out of adjustment. It is a pet peeve of mine....lol KM
@ 12:27
Consider painting that lever mounting bracket bright red to warn everybody to not use it as a holding point. That could be disastrous.
That is a good idea. I will pass that on to the owner. I am only a contract/ per call mechanic in this facility. Thank you for your input. KM
We had that exact cam follower fracture one night. Boss said, "Let's change out the detector."
I feel that you can do this job in 30-40 minutes or even less if you have practiced it a few times. A detector seems pretty drastic in my opinion unless there are other worn parts inside. A lot of parts and timing involved with a detector swap. I will record a video if I ever have to do one. Good luck. KM
Lord....Have you EVER cleaned those machines?
I know Wayne. These aren't "my" machines. I only get called when something breaks. Have I told them about cleaning, preventive maintenance and such, of course I have. Some things are not in my control.
Thanks for commenting.
@@bolton454 How much time does it take to completely swap out a detector? Seems like it might not be a bad annual maintenance item. Swap out the old, dirty one and clean and rebuild it on the bench. I don't remember how big a deal it is to swap one.
@@netdoctor1 To be honest, I am not sure I ever had to. Keep in mind I was a full time mechanic in two A2, 24 and 32 lane houses, over 5 years in the 80's. That is not a very long time to see every A2 failure. I am pretty cautious about changing something like that, unless I have to. Take lots of pictures. Sometimes it can take extra time to work out the bugs of a new assembly. Check out bowltech.com for lots of information on bowling machines from experienced mechanics. I hope this helps. KM