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Bally 49'er

Postby choochoobg » Mon Jun 25, 2018 3:21 pm

Hello all...I have a ballys. 49'er GOLD RUSH...my problem is...the handle is in the almost forward position...its jammed....I dont wanna loose a finger by poking around inside with all that potential energy in the mechanisms...please help...if this works out I have a nickel machine that has a minor issue as well...I look forward to hearing from you all.
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Re: Bally 49'er

Postby Dave » Fri Jun 29, 2018 10:20 pm

Could you post a picture of the machine?

Is it a 60's / 70's / 80's era electromechanical machine? If so, the dampner (white cylindrical tube just to the right of the reels) can dry up and freeze. This could cause the handle to lock up.

If this is the problem you will need to get the reel bundle out of the machine, take the dampner out and clean it up so it doesn't stick.
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Re: Bally 49'er

Postby choochoobg » Sat Jun 30, 2018 4:17 am

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Re: Bally 49'er

Postby bikerjrn » Sat Jun 30, 2018 12:04 pm

What u need to do is remove the inspection cover on the handle mech what u will see is a fast play dog pull down on the handle and release the dog from the teeth and the handle will go back to the rest position that way you can pull the mech out and try to determine whether your problem is in the handle assembly or the mech.
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Re: Bally 49'er

Postby choochoobg » Sat Jun 30, 2018 2:36 pm

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BIKERJRM....YOUR THE MAN!!!.....I DID WHAT YOU SUGGESTED...the piston was filthy...cleaned it ...reassembled it....and played $60 just to test it....runs like a clock..
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