IMP trade stimulator-query re mechanism

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IMP trade stimulator-query re mechanism

Postby integ194 » Wed Jan 15, 2020 11:46 pm

I am just finalising restoration of an IMP trade stimulator. In the attached pic in the centre there is a threaded tab which connects to the housing lever mech. It seems to me there may be something missing from this tab? Would really appreciate any help. Thanks Wayne.
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Re: IMP trade stimulator-query re mechanism

Postby integ194 » Thu Jan 16, 2020 2:28 pm

After referring to a spring mechanism inventory for IMP, kindly provided by Dave Berten some time ago, I can see there is a missing glide/nut from the assembly.
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Re: IMP trade stimulator-query re mechanism

Postby GEM » Thu Jan 16, 2020 7:55 pm

That nut you are referring to makes the machine penny play, and without it, like yours, it will operate with a nickel. Therefore, you are not necessarily missing anything if your machine is nickel play.
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Re: IMP trade stimulator-query re mechanism

Postby integ194 » Fri Jan 17, 2020 4:12 am

Thanks for the advice George. The machine is actually penny play but I will try a nickel. I just do not like the mechanism being guided by a 'thread'. Can you confirm pls it is an elongated nut that is missing with the back portion rounded to form a sleeve? Thanks Wayne
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Re: IMP trade stimulator-query re mechanism

Postby GEM » Fri Jan 17, 2020 7:27 pm

It is a standard 8-32 nut holding a bushing (sleeve) that is 3/16" long and 1/4" outside diameter.
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Re: IMP trade stimulator-query re mechanism

Postby integ194 » Sat Jan 18, 2020 1:53 am

Oh thanks so much George for providing clarification and the detailed sizing of the nut and bush. I had already fabricated a bush which worked fine but as you will see in a pic it was slightly too long not allowing the nut to assume required number of threads. I will now re-size based on the info you provided. Again thanks Wayne.
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