Shooter Rod Maintenance

[James]

Had someone over the other day for a couple of quick games and noticed a bit of a drag on a couple of the shooter rods. I must say I hadn't really payed any attention but both compared to TWD they feel a bit juddery on the pull back and release. At one point, oiling it up slightly was mentioned and this made me think as I am sure any oil or grease near a pin is a no no. So all, how do you maintain your rods?

 

[DRD]

No oil !!!! It is a self lubricating bearing

Clean with IPA. Change the rubber from time to time, I tend to use white ones as they make the skillshots easier to gauge. Replace the plunger liner (like a long version of a coil liner). Replace the barrel spring on the outside when it is a bit crushed.

 

[James]

What's the plunger liner... thanks @DRD - out with the IPA I go...

 

[DRD]

https://www.pinball.co.uk/spares-accessories/nylon-sleeve-for-plunger-03-7357/

 

[PinballDaze]

Oil lite bush (IIRC)

 

[Monkeyboypaul]

I furiously polish my rods on a daily basis.

Roadshow is double the fun, but it’s no Funhouse.

...The Wife knows about it.

 

[carl lawrence]

As @DRD said plus I buff my rods too ,to a nice shine ! Only thing to remember is to make sure you have cleaned off all the autosol off

 

[James]

Thanks @DRD - will add them to the list of things to get

 

[pinballmania]

https://www.pinball.co.uk/spares-accessories/nylon-sleeve-for-plunger-03-7357/

That part is Williams Bally. It won’t fit stern.

 

[pinballmania]

The liners are brass and a sod to change. I wouldn’t bother. Clean up what you have and remove any roughness on the bushing with emery paper.

 

[DRD]

Oh, if it is a Stern - sell it for best. Buy a Bally Williams