kimbleseven Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Having a break from centigrade and are giving this old girl some attention this week. Have just put some colour coded Leds under the playfield and installed #47s for others under there. I have been cleaning rollover contacts and contacts on the slingshots etc. I didnt like this game at first but now after giving it some wax and It has never played so good. Im really enjoying the add a ball. Im going to redo the flippers and all new rubbers. I am also planning on doing a mod to enable the novelty mode 200,000 - 1,000,000 lights so they work in add a ball mode. Sent from my GT-I9305T using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimbleseven Posted March 4, 2019 Author Share Posted March 4, 2019 I want to get these 200,000 -1,000,000 lights to work in add a ball mode. I have read on the net i need to install a stepper to do this. If this is the case I am hoping i can use a smart relay or similar (digital version of a stepper) to achieve this. Unless someone has a stepper i could buy from them. I think i should be able to just run a wire from my smart relay outputs to each light and when the 100,000s contact closes run this as an input to my controller. Anyone got any suggestions what type of relay/controller i can use for this? Sent from my GT-I9305T using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illawarra_steelers Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 NOS set of plastics https://www.ebay.com/itm/Gottlieb-Ship-Ahoy-Buccanneer-Pinball-Plastics-New-Old-Stock-Factory-Fresh-Set/283403481123?hash=item41fc29f023:g:QHQAAOSwpa5cfGcy:rk:6:pf:0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimbleseven Posted March 4, 2019 Author Share Posted March 4, 2019 NOS set of plastics https://www.ebay.com/itm/Gottlieb-Ship-Ahoy-Buccanneer-Pinball-Plastics-New-Old-Stock-Factory-Fresh-Set/283403481123?hash=item41fc29f023:g:QHQAAOSwpa5cfGcy:rk:6:pf:0$9.99 usd. They wont post here but i might get it posted to a mate in USA. Thanks mate Sent from my GT-I9305T using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1966 Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Gottlieb Ship Ahoy Having a break from centigrade and are giving this old girl some attention this week. Have just put some colour coded Leds under the playfield and installed #47s for others under there. I have been cleaning rollover contacts and contacts on the slingshots etc. I didnt like this game at first but now after giving it some wax and It has never played so good. Im really enjoying the add a ball. Im going to redo the flippers and all new rubbers. I am also planning on doing a mod to enable the novelty mode 200,000 - 1,000,000 lights so they work in add a ball mode. Sent from my GT-I9305T using Tapatalk Nice one I almost bought the replay version Buccaneer but went for the funland instead Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plong Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Sold one of these to a mate after a refurb. Just brought it back as I missed it Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini2544 Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 That would look great next to my Black~Rose. :) Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plong Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 That would look great next to my Black~Rose. :) Enjoy!Are you hinting at me Doug. Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angs1957 Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 Are you hinting at me Doug. Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk They would look good together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini2544 Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 Are you hinting at me Doug. Well you do have one! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimbleseven Posted March 11, 2019 Author Share Posted March 11, 2019 Hey guys. I need a stepper unit maybe a ball count or similar to get the 200,000+ score lights working. If anyone has a spare stepper they want to sell please PM me. Thanks. Sent from my GT-I9305T using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimbleseven Posted March 22, 2019 Author Share Posted March 22, 2019 Still tinkering with Ship Ahoy. I have a playfield insert "11" that keeps popping out a few mm. The pinball hits it and drains straight down the guts. Should i glue it in? Or is there a trick to get it to stay down? Sent from my GT-I9305T using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiredoug Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Take it out and put couple drops of super glue right down low on the seat. The gel one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimbleseven Posted March 22, 2019 Author Share Posted March 22, 2019 Awesome. Loctite gel superglue is at bunnings will get some. Many thanks. Sent from my GT-I9305T using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimbleseven Posted March 22, 2019 Author Share Posted March 22, 2019 Any ideas on how to get the spinner spinning better? Should i pull it apart and clean it or is there a rebuild kit for them? The match stepper style relay works good. Sent from my GT-I9305T using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiredoug Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 sit and look at it and work out why its not spinning .. maybe its bent, maybe the gate is bent, maybe the switch isnt right ... use fingers, use eyes, find the source of the friction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimbleseven Posted March 22, 2019 Author Share Posted March 22, 2019 sit and look at it and work out why its not spinning .. maybe its bent, maybe the gate is bent, maybe the switch isnt right ... use fingers, use eyes, find the source of the frictionI think it must be under the playfield cos it looks ok on top. Sent from my GT-I9305T using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini2544 Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 I had a bad spinner once, the fault was a twist on the longest blade switch under the playfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1966 Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 I think it must be under the playfield cos it looks ok on top. Sent from my GT-I9305T using Tapatalk There’s not much to them like Doug said just see if something might be a little bent, there’s bugger all to them under the play field just the rod that goes up and down onto the switch Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimbleseven Posted March 24, 2019 Author Share Posted March 24, 2019 The spinner rod is a bit rusted but is not bent. The switch blades may need adjustment. The whole thing just looks worn. The decal is peeling off. Sent from my GT-I9305T using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimbleseven Posted March 24, 2019 Author Share Posted March 24, 2019 I have applied a new wax- the mothers brand. Compared to the old one it is easier to apply. I have been told not to wax and just use mr sheen as the ball moves faster. i figure that wax will protect old playfields more than mr sheen. Each to their own Sent from my GT-I9305T using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1966 Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 I have applied a new wax- the mothers brand. Compared to the old one it is easier to apply. I have been told not to wax and just use mr sheen as the ball moves faster. i figure that wax will protect old playfields more than mr sheen. Each to their ownhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190324/2f978beccf3f275f162881afe22a0ffd.jpg Sent from my GT-I9305T using Tapatalk I agree that wax is better for the older play fields how did that wax work out for you anyway I still haven’t done mine yet, I’m in the process of getting a few thing powder coated also because I wasn’t happy with how the spray can was turning out. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimbleseven Posted March 24, 2019 Author Share Posted March 24, 2019 The mothers wax was much better to apply. The blitz wax seemed to leave more residue and was dry / flaking everywhere. The ball glides around about the same. I havent removed the old wax just put more on over the top. The mr sheened pinballs i was playing the other day (including EMs) i have noticed the ball glides very fast. So fast it hits the glass often. The guy said he has used mr sheen for all machines always because it is clean and easy to apply. Not sure how much protection it gives to a non clear coated playfield though. Sent from my GT-I9305T using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimbleseven Posted March 24, 2019 Author Share Posted March 24, 2019 I am going to order new spinner rod and new decals for spinner. Also a new front door lock, flipper rebuild kit, and a few springs. And i have got the super glue for the insert. Everything else is working really well. Like most EMs play it often to keep all the bits in working order. Sent from my GT-I9305T using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1966 Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 There are a couple of good online guides to repairing the inserts Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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