This is not really so much a problem but I thought I'd just start the conversation for conversations sake.
Yesterday I pulled apart one of the flippers on my Godzilla for a rebuild. The flippers are fairly strong so I don't think it necessarily needs a rebuild. However, because this is my first machine I've never done it before and I was excited and interested to see how much difference a rebuild would make.
When I pulled it apart I was very surprised to find the original Sega flipper arm. Then when I went to remove the coil sleeve it was completely fused to the inside of the coil. After some research I've learnt that it means the coil could possibly have overheated at some stage in its life. The coil itself looks okay, there is no discoloration around the solder joints or anything. But I just couldn't get that sleeve out. So I've ordered some replacement coils.
Anyway, I was just wondering if the fact that the coil may have overheated at some point is something which could indicate other issues. I know that usually when coils overheat it is because they are locked in the on position, but my flippers have been working fine. Is there any other way they could overheat?
This is no emergency or anything, I'm just really curious more than anything else. And I enjoy talking about the mechanics of pinball.
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jagojp
Hey All,
This is not really so much a problem but I thought I'd just start the conversation for conversations sake.
Yesterday I pulled apart one of the flippers on my Godzilla for a rebuild. The flippers are fairly strong so I don't think it necessarily needs a rebuild. However, because this is my first machine I've never done it before and I was excited and interested to see how much difference a rebuild would make.
When I pulled it apart I was very surprised to find the original Sega flipper arm. Then when I went to remove the coil sleeve it was completely fused to the inside of the coil. After some research I've learnt that it means the coil could possibly have overheated at some stage in its life. The coil itself looks okay, there is no discoloration around the solder joints or anything. But I just couldn't get that sleeve out. So I've ordered some replacement coils.
Anyway, I was just wondering if the fact that the coil may have overheated at some point is something which could indicate other issues. I know that usually when coils overheat it is because they are locked in the on position, but my flippers have been working fine. Is there any other way they could overheat?
This is no emergency or anything, I'm just really curious more than anything else. And I enjoy talking about the mechanics of pinball.
Cheers. :D
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