Replacing Flipper Link(s)

[Markedkiller78]

Please excuse my ignorance, my left flipper link has snapped and want to check next steps.

I’m wondering, should I just replace the link, or is it easier to replace link + plunger?

As a matter of course, should I replace both left and right?

Is there anything else I should routinely replace when I’m in there?

Thanks in advance

 

[David_Vi]

You can buy just the plunger and link or the whole thing.

Plunger And Link For Data East/Sega/Stern

Plunger And Link For Data East/Sega/Stern Plunger and link assembly compatible with all Data East, Sega & 1999-present Stern machines. Plunger length is 2.37". Replaces plunger & link assemblies 515-5473-01 & 515-6304-01.

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Left

Left Side Plunger, Link, and Crank Assembly For Stern and Late Sega

Left Side Plunger, Link, and Crank Assembly For Stern and Late Sega Left side plunger, link, and crank (also known a the pawl) assembly. Replaces 515-6518-01. Stern/Sega reference #515-7203-01.

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Right

Right Side Plunger, Link, and Crank Assembly For Stern and Late Sega

Right Side Plunger, Link, and Crank Assembly For Stern and Late Sega Right side plunger, link, and crank (also known a the pawl) assembly for Stern and Late Sega. Replaces 515-6518-00. Stern/Sega reference #515-7203-00.

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If you haven't recently rebuilt the flippers I'd change both at once, it's good to have them renewed around the same time.

Definitely replace the coil sleeves too. My advice would be to get a full rebuild kit, I imagine the rest of the flipper mech isn't in tip top condition if your link managed to break like that.

 

[Markedkiller78]

Thanks for the advice, the link and crank are in stock and it won’t hurt to have some spares.

Everything else looks fine, game is still < 500 (short ) plays. there’s no play in flippers / assembly

 

[Andydn]

Did not forget there should be a small metal bushing in that linkage, I’ve had pins with play in the flippers due to the bushings being left out before

 

[Markedkiller78]

Did not forget there should be a small metal bushing in that linkage, I’ve had pins with play in the flippers due to the bushings being left out before

The metal bush is still attached the pin. You can’t see from the pic, but it’s definitely there

 

[Markedkiller78]

Back up and running many thanks for the help