I like how you fix the newer ones! Do more! Your logical analysis not only makes sense of the volumes of the owners manuals but for how to sense problems..... nice
“The longer I play-the worse I get” …. I’ve noticed this in my own playing as well. Sometimes you step right up and just slay it on the first game, .. and everything goes downhill from there. Strange phenomenon but very true I think. Not sure why. Maybe it’s just when we’re fresh we do better. Great video. Thanks.
You are right on! The heat is from increased resistance on the fuse holder due to it being lose or corroded. High resistance drops the voltage, increases the current which popped the fuse. Based on the drop you measured, that lose connection could have been generating 40watts of heat.
I am mainly busy with virtual pinball. But your videos are definitely worth watching. Very informative about electronics and how a game should work. Giving me more pleasure to the virtual versions.
I always loved arcades growing up 80's - 90's. Pinball was very seldom for me, but dude I didn't realize how great this is! I appreciate all the technical work and I'm learning tons from y'all! Ron, you're a great teacher and quite a frank!
the fuseholder corroded through oxidisation, probably was arcing under load burning it up. Ive seen that before many times working on old arcade games here in the uk.
I’m SO glad you had to work on a 2000s-era Stern! I have a new (to me) Simpsons Pinball Party, and you have no idea how much I’ve learnt just listening to & watching you deal with THIS hairy bastard! 😮💨 I even learned how to sort through some schematics and I am to electronics what Shaq was to free-throws. Thanks, bud! 🤟🤝
I love this one. It may be new but Shure looks fun. Those kids at the collage picked the perfect dude to fix it cause of course because as usual..... It's Broke
Tough game to work on, and play on. Did good on the playfield. Lights up like a playpark. Sometimes the player beats the game, and sometimes the game beats the player
Great video Ronnie, Game looks great. Flat tire on that one flipper is all it needed, man that was different to see. Those fuse holders were pretty bad. Thanks for filming Ronnie see you on the next video.
You need plexi ramp protectors to keep the ball on the ramps, otherwise the ball rides out of the ramp, hits the ramp switch and breaks the plastic ramp. I think they used to sell them, but have been discontinued. I think it was a service bulletin, I just fashioned my own because the left ramp is impossible to find anywhere.
Hi Ron. That was a mighty fine video never been sure about the newer games but that seems to play reel well and was ok to work on. Thanks so for sharing. Bob.
I wonder if that battery you found in the bottom was sitting on those two fuse holders for a while before falling lower. That would make sense why those were corroded.
What an awesome machine… not around when I was in the business… I started with a Bally ( I think ) Kiss, then a Space invaders and finally a Miss Packman in my personal hoard … my teenage kids and all their mates loved coming to play these games ! Early 80’s I think 👍
Those fuse clips were made by Buss, which is now owned by Eaton. I know you like to buy made-in-the-USA when you can (me too), but I don't see them listed on their site. :(
Enjoyable video. I don't own any pinball machines but something about you bringing tables that are sick to full health is nice to see. I refer to you as Doctor Pinball.
Newbie question here, but how does the playfield get so dirty if everything is enclosed? Does dust and grime just find its way in? These videos are my new favorite thing...thanks for the awesome content.
I had to put a piece of a foam dot on the cop target, and as the foam breaks in the ball stays on the playfield better. Also the cop will pop the ball in the air and it sounds like the glass is going to break, I wish you could tell me if its possible to put a less powerful coil in the cop target so it doesnt sound like a hammer hitting the glass. This happens occasionally, when the timing of the ball rolling over the cop is perfect, not alot, but you will know it when it happens.
Dang. Those fuse holders look like they got some kind of corrosive liquid on them like battery juice or capacitor juice. I really do wonder how that happened in such an isolated area without making a mess on more of the board. Bet there's a story. 😅
Someone could have sprayed contact cleaner on the fuse holder, this helps a few weeks, but then gets worse if you don't get rid of the root cause (week springs or here in this case no tension from the holder). Most contact cleaners are corrosive, so it helps getting rid of oxidation, but you need to wipe it afterwards.
If you need a sticker that’s not available, you can send the picture to Callie Graphics. She can reproduce any picture/sticker, at a very reasonable price.
Even at th-cam.com/video/tb3VHvvzrH8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=I60SIaJ4KyOiYnm6&t=1007, you can see it looks like that fuse burned out or something in the PCB did at some point. Looks blackened near the top of the fuse.
As with all new Sterns, a horrible game to shop. Gotta take everything apart to even do basic cleaning and then try to find all of the rings. Last time I shopped ours it took a good 4 hours! And they only get worse from here!
Nice repair job! I really don't like the spinning flipper. It seems like an unnecessary and easily worn part and motor for something that barely comes up during gameplay. If they absolutely had to have it, it should have been something that only started spinning during certain tasks or something.
Hey Ron!! The spinning flipper is ridiculous. Best hack for this pin is to remove spinning flipper and replace with a normal flipper aaaand Make it simultaneous with the left flipper. You're welcome. Tell Joe, "Hey!!"
I like how you fix the newer ones! Do more! Your logical analysis not only makes sense of the volumes of the owners manuals but for how to sense problems..... nice
“The longer I play-the worse I get” …. I’ve noticed this in my own playing as well. Sometimes you step right up and just slay it on the first game, ..
and everything goes downhill from there. Strange phenomenon but very true I think. Not sure why. Maybe it’s just when we’re fresh we do better.
Great video. Thanks.
Another fantastic radio repair boys☝️😁
Come on Naytch..that was a jukebox repair video..
You are right on! The heat is from increased resistance on the fuse holder due to it being lose or corroded. High resistance drops the voltage, increases the current which popped the fuse. Based on the drop you measured, that lose connection could have been generating 40watts of heat.
I am mainly busy with virtual pinball. But your videos are definitely worth watching. Very informative about electronics and how a game should work. Giving me more pleasure to the virtual versions.
Thank you for watching Ronald, that's a great name you've got there us Ronnies have to stick together
I always loved arcades growing up 80's - 90's. Pinball was very seldom for me, but dude I didn't realize how great this is! I appreciate all the technical work and I'm learning tons from y'all! Ron, you're a great teacher and quite a frank!
Nice work guys!
the fuseholder corroded through oxidisation, probably was arcing under load burning it up. Ive seen that before many times working on old arcade games here in the uk.
At 26:20 I literally LOLd. Still watching, thanks for the entertainment after a long workday
I’m SO glad you had to work on a 2000s-era Stern! I have a new (to me) Simpsons Pinball Party, and you have no idea how much I’ve learnt just listening to & watching you deal with THIS hairy bastard! 😮💨
I even learned how to sort through some schematics and I am to electronics what Shaq was to free-throws. Thanks, bud! 🤟🤝
I love this one. It may be new but Shure looks fun. Those kids at the collage picked the perfect dude to fix it cause of course because as usual..... It's Broke
Tough game to work on, and play on. Did good on the playfield. Lights up like a playpark.
Sometimes the player beats the game, and sometimes the game beats the player
Great video Ronnie, Game looks great. Flat tire on that one flipper is all it needed, man that was different to see. Those fuse holders were pretty bad. Thanks for filming Ronnie see you on the next video.
You need plexi ramp protectors to keep the ball on the ramps, otherwise the ball rides out of the ramp, hits the ramp switch and breaks the plastic ramp. I think they used to sell them, but have been discontinued. I think it was a service bulletin, I just fashioned my own because the left ramp is impossible to find anywhere.
Come on people, come on now, 5k views and only 493 likes. Show them that appreciation they deserve and hit that LIKE button
Oooh, over an hour, gonna be a good 'un.
Working just fine😎👍
Great looking game! Only one thing which is better than Monopoly pinball, and that's pinball with Troy McClure from the simpsons voiceover :D
Hi Ron. That was a mighty fine video never been sure about the newer games but that seems to play reel well and was ok to work on. Thanks so for sharing. Bob.
I wonder if that battery you found in the bottom was sitting on those two fuse holders for a while before falling lower. That would make sense why those were corroded.
What an awesome machine… not around when I was in the business… I started with a Bally ( I think ) Kiss, then a Space invaders and finally a Miss Packman in my personal hoard … my teenage kids and all their mates loved coming to play these games ! Early 80’s I think 👍
Thanks cool, I’m not so hot playing the newer games, so many distractions.
That’s one crowded playfield to clean!
Very Cool Pinball machine. For a few videos now just off the right you have a pinball with sailboats on it. What game is that? Thanks
Those fuse clips were made by Buss, which is now owned by Eaton. I know you like to buy made-in-the-USA when you can (me too), but I don't see them listed on their site. :(
Howdy mates.
Enjoyable video. I don't own any pinball machines but something about you bringing tables that are sick to full health is nice to see. I refer to you as Doctor Pinball.
33:00 automated turning flipper not ejecting ball properly.
Newbie question here, but how does the playfield get so dirty if everything is enclosed? Does dust and grime just find its way in?
These videos are my new favorite thing...thanks for the awesome content.
A lot of it is the rubbers breaking down, and yeah, dust and gunk will find its way in with time
@@HackySackMackPack Gotcha. Thanks for the reply.
I had to put a piece of a foam dot on the cop target, and as the foam breaks in the ball stays on the playfield better. Also the cop will pop the ball in the air and it sounds like the glass is going to break, I wish you could tell me if its possible to put a less powerful coil in the cop target so it doesnt sound like a hammer hitting the glass. This happens occasionally, when the timing of the ball rolling over the cop is perfect, not alot, but you will know it when it happens.
It's crazy to think that Sterns are old enough to need this much work.
@35:08 wow....virtual cop for 10 bux....a bargain
Since the battery holder came off the board maybe the batteries were laying in a position that caused the fuse holder to corrode?
Dang. Those fuse holders look like they got some kind of corrosive liquid on them like battery juice or capacitor juice. I really do wonder how that happened in such an isolated area without making a mess on more of the board. Bet there's a story. 😅
nope, heat and arcing does it, it burns the metal and it becomes oxidised.
Should the pinball machine be powered down when you take the time to do maintenance on it?
Someone could have sprayed contact cleaner on the fuse holder, this helps a few weeks, but then gets worse if you don't get rid of the root cause (week springs or here in this case no tension from the holder). Most contact cleaners are corrosive, so it helps getting rid of oxidation, but you need to wipe it afterwards.
The extra ball light at the yellow placard at the top is out.
The air tool cleaner can remove printed decals without damaging them. Air tool cleaner will remove permanent markers and some inks.
JOE CLASSIC, any reasons why that flipper Ring was only worn flat on one side? I would think that whole ring would be worn flat
Hi. All fuses are 250 volt that is the handling volts
If you need a sticker that’s not available, you can send the picture to Callie Graphics. She can reproduce any picture/sticker, at a very reasonable price.
I’m surprised you don’t have access to a machine with a display you could temporarily borrow.
32:51 Hole for what?
What happened with that leaky display? He never filmed it once in this episode because he though we all forgot... scandalous. Busted dude. LOL.
Go make up with your brother and stop trying to start more fights. That's why you don't talk anymore.
@3:26 - It's BROKE. Simple.
C'mon people, you can't.. People, you can't just... You... You can't just say that is broke.
Yodelayheehoo
Nice work.
Even at th-cam.com/video/tb3VHvvzrH8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=I60SIaJ4KyOiYnm6&t=1007, you can see it looks like that fuse burned out or something in the PCB did at some point. Looks blackened near the top of the fuse.
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As with all new Sterns, a horrible game to shop. Gotta take everything apart to even do basic cleaning and then try to find all of the rings. Last time I shopped ours it took a good 4 hours! And they only get worse from here!
Why is that poor machine frowns-facing while Joe is cleaning it?!?!?
Nice repair job! I really don't like the spinning flipper. It seems like an unnecessary and easily worn part and motor for something that barely comes up during gameplay. If they absolutely had to have it, it should have been something that only started spinning during certain tasks or something.
Hey Ron!!
The spinning flipper is ridiculous. Best hack for this pin is to remove spinning flipper and replace with a normal flipper aaaand Make it simultaneous with the left flipper.
You're welcome.
Tell Joe, "Hey!!"
I really like it the way it is :D
@@AfterBurnerTeirusu maybe you'd really really like it with the hack/mod. =b
@@jasonsteverson4609 Nahhhhhhhh ;)
Sorry, extra ball light is working.
Take my word for it people