Transporting a game on its side

[domlouis]

Usual problem: new game not quite fitting in the estate. Last time I disconnected the backbox having taken some pictures and it took me ages to fix it all afterwards.
This time I am contemplating placing the machine on its side while supporting both the cab and the head.
A really bad idea???

 

[Davey D]

Just make sure it is supported well. If you push sideways too hard on the back box you could bend the hinge plates

 

[Sgt GrizZ]

Should be fine

I know a few of the guys have moved them that way. It's not ideal but it works.

 

[kevlar]

Getting it in and out of the car on its side sounds like fun.....

 

[carl lawrence]

Have this dilemma when moving stern machine's , but I think unbolting the head only and slide it down the cab works for me on a 08 focus estate

 

[Poibug]

it's mad how my little honda jazz fits bally wms,sterns,data east etc with bbox on.Tbh taking off a bbox aint no biggie,so long as its labeled up ok.Once u have done a few becomes second nature.If ya do it on it's side shouldn't be an issue,my only concern might be the playfield tho foam across apron should removeany otential issues

 

[Deleted member 2463]

should be fine if well supported. Just make sure it doesn't move around.

 

[Monkeyboypaul]

Have this dilemma when moving stern machine's , but I think unbolting the head only and slide it down the cab works for me on a 08 focus estate

Was there enough cable slack for this?

 

[domlouis]

Was there enough cable slack for this?

I just checked and I think there might enough slack on most cables. Just one large bundle seems tight and would need disconnecting. I might explore that a bit more. Thank you for the advice all.

 

[chris b]

dont disconect it just remove the hinges and slide the backbox down the playfield

 

[carl lawrence]

Was there enough cable slack for this?

Yes ,but to make it slide better just unnclip the clips inside the base of the cab at the back !!