I'm working on a 25¢ Mills and can't seem to get the escalator working properly.
Apparently the previous owner had the same problems.
When I got the machine, the escalator had been modified to where only two coins were visible.
When the third coin was played the first coin would roll half way across the escalator and drop into the coin tube/cash box.
I've replaced the coin hold and advance bars and the coin chute bottom spacer. Now, its back to original.
It seems to work fine if I operate it by hand moving the coin advance bar lever.
As soon as I put the mech in and start playing, the quarters lose their spacing and start bunching up.
I know operators/collectors have had a lot of problems with this type of escalator in the past.
I was wondering if there are any common fixes or things to look at.
Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
Rick