Hello,
I just purchased an early Sega Diamond 3 Star machine which seems to have a Mills-like mechanism. The machine works perfectly except that it does not pay out for a single or double cherry (2 and 5 coins, respectively). Wondering what can be done to fix this problem, I am new to antique slots.
When I took the mechanism out of the cabinet and tried to spin on 2 cherries manually, I did receive the 5 coin payout but only after I tilted the mechanism backward, leading me to believe a spring might be missing.
Any help is appreciated.