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Creature from the Black Lagoon - Snack Bar help!
- Thread starter K1ngArth3r
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Thanks so much for the links 
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I got the part today (Fantastic service)
The bad news it’s not the correct part.
I don't know if anyone would be willing to remove theirs for photos and measurements?
The bad news it’s not the correct part.
I don't know if anyone would be willing to remove theirs for photos and measurements?
So the cone rubber goes on the bottom with the wide side up, you can then cut a piece of the existing sleeve to use as the spacer. Normally the spacer would be nylon (and therefore wouldn't compress) so you can't fully tighten the screw. Should work fine though as per @David_Vi suggestion.
Pic with dimensions: https://www.ipdb.org/showpic.pl?id=588&picno=8534
Pic with dimensions: https://www.ipdb.org/showpic.pl?id=588&picno=8534
Here's ours before we got new rubbers. I used one of those plastic spacers used on lane guides temporarily which is why the plastics sitting a little higher.
I'll try to get a photo of how it is with the rubber later
I'll try to get a photo of how it is with the rubber later
It won't get any worse in home use. No point protecting what's already gone. I'd have to repair it first.
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Thanks for the advice, I did wonder what to do about that, I will look into a protector for now and maybe repair later since I’m sure I could make a good job with that.
looking forward to the photos.
looking forward to the photos.
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Oh I see, that makes sense.
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I have no idea how mine was so "Not original" thanks for the pictures. I'm getting what everyone means now. I just need to find a spacer and a longer screw now.
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So I'm just got to cut the black rubber down to size to where I think it should go I guess.
this is mine:
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Sorry to necrobump this thread, but need some help. Can anyone link me to the parts I need if possible, I feel like such a rookie!
That top pic is from our creech.
The screw is the same one that is already there. If missing, it's a machine screw, forget which thread size but a common machine screw for posts.
The rubber above the 'flower pot' rubber is just a spacer, originally it's a plastic spacer but I used a normal post rubber and cut it to size so it matched the flower pot rubber.
Just get another post sleeve rubber and cut it, it's cheaper than finding the white plastic spacer.
The screw is the same one that is already there. If missing, it's a machine screw, forget which thread size but a common machine screw for posts.
The rubber above the 'flower pot' rubber is just a spacer, originally it's a plastic spacer but I used a normal post rubber and cut it to size so it matched the flower pot rubber.
Just get another post sleeve rubber and cut it, it's cheaper than finding the white plastic spacer.
The plastic spacer is this one: https://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/03-7973
From the parts list:
The screw will be a 6-32 thread; the one I have on mine is this, but other 6-32 will work.
www.marcospecialties.com
But the spacer is only there to hold the flower pot rubber in place and does not add any height to the plastic.
Your problem may be that the plastic is not bending enough over the scoop. You need to heat up the plastic (I used a hot air paint stripper on low setting) and bend the plastic upwards so it fits over the scoop.
From the parts list:
The screw will be a 6-32 thread; the one I have on mine is this, but other 6-32 will work.
4006-01027-06 - Machine Screw 6-32 x 3/8 inch long phillips with round washer head.
<p> Machine Screw 6-32 x 3/8 inch long phillips with round washer used in Williams / Bally pinball machines. head and incorporated washer. </p> <p> Reference: </p> <ul><li>4006-01027-06 </li><li>Equivalent 4006-01005-06</li></ul> <p></p>
www.marcospecialties.com
But the spacer is only there to hold the flower pot rubber in place and does not add any height to the plastic.
Your problem may be that the plastic is not bending enough over the scoop. You need to heat up the plastic (I used a hot air paint stripper on low setting) and bend the plastic upwards so it fits over the scoop.
But the issue that you have is that the switch needs adjusting. The switch should have a perfectly flat blade with no bends in it and you should be able to adjust it by loosening its 2 mounting screws, tilting it downwards at the front until you hear the click of the switch operating and then just tilt up slightly and retighten both screws.
... and adjusting the switch whilst it is in place is near impossible because the ramps and "sign board" plastic get in the way which is the reason why people resort to bending the blades instead.
This was what I did when I replaced the plastic 12 years ago, it helps protect the plastic from getting hit by the ball. I've now replaced it with the snackbar mod but it was still on one piece when removed.
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Thanks for the help, I ordered the bits because I'd like it looking cosmetically correct. The issue I have is that the plastics are not bending correctly so will try and warm the plastics up and so how it fits once I have the parts. Thanks for the tip about the adjusting the switch. I will see if I can locate the two mounting screws.
