Getaway playfield hinges

[Widnesbernie]

Have lifted my playfield and I am now struggling to put it back down.
The part that rotates looks to be upside down on both.
How can I rotate them so that they are the right way around?

 

[pinballmania]

The metal is very soft which is part of the problem. You’ll be able to bend the short side of the “u” to give enough clearance to get the pointy bit back round. Then bend the whole thing flat again and make sure the “u” has parallel sides by standing it on edge and persuading it with a hammer.

 

[Widnesbernie]

Andy,
Just looked on your site. The left one is listed, can't find the right hand side. Have you got the details for it please.
Might as well buy a set from you.

 

[pinballmania]

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[s000m]

While you're at it. The Earth braid looks to be severed. You'll need to run a new line or at least patch the break.

 

[Widnesbernie]

Got the left one working.
The long end had bent out and the pivot had a lot of movement in it.
Leaned on the long end and spun the arm round, straightened the long end and then compressed the rivet.
Ordered new ones anyway as these will probably have an inherent weakness.
Will run a bit of earth wire between the 2 braid remnants until I get some new braid.
Thank you for all the help.

 

[Widnesbernie]

Just looking at the machine.
How do you fit these things? The playfield looks too low when it is sitting on the wood.
Do you have to lift it and then try to put them in place?
What is the recommended method?

 

[pinballmania]

I do them one at a time with the playfield upright. If you have everything ready you can do it one handed whilst supporting the playfield or have a friend support the playfield for you.

 

[Widnesbernie]

Wonderful. Thank you.