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Little Duke reserve and jackpot questions

PostPosted: Mon Dec 23, 2024 1:11 pm
by mtc900
Hi. I'm just beginning to restore a Little Duke my dad purchased decades ago (SN#1515) so I started the disassembly. Right off, I noticed that there is no reserve runway or reserve lever (See below). Assuming these are required parts, where can I find those to purchase? The jackpot window also has a very flexible clear plastic insert. Is this original or, if not, what should be in the window?

I have the Rick Akers book and the recommended Jennings one as well but I don't see these details. This is where I noticed a couple of photos of the reserve details though.

Thanks
Dave

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Re: Little Duke reserve and jackpot questions

PostPosted: Mon Dec 23, 2024 3:57 pm
by altort
I dont think you have the reserve jackpot model, compare your little duke to the one in this link that I restored a wile back lots of differences
https://photos.app.goo.gl/P0KmShEz2d0vRppR2

Re: Little Duke reserve and jackpot questions

PostPosted: Tue Dec 24, 2024 8:45 am
by mtc900
I dont think you have the reserve jackpot model


That makes sense. It's amazing how many variations there are for such a short manufacturing period.

And thanks for the photo references. That will be very helpful.

What is the 'glass' in the jackpot window made out of on your model?

Re: Little Duke reserve and jackpot questions

PostPosted: Tue Dec 24, 2024 10:27 am
by rtmccurdy
I assume you have all of these other parts?

Re: Little Duke reserve and jackpot questions

PostPosted: Tue Dec 24, 2024 11:57 am
by mtc900
No. That’s all there is. Only the main mechanism has been removed (slid out).

Honestly, although everything goes through the motions as expected, I’ve never seen the jackpot do anything or fill up.

Re: Little Duke reserve and jackpot questions

PostPosted: Tue Dec 24, 2024 12:44 pm
by Bnmyers
I contacted Rick Akers. He said he would look at the post and see if he can help.

Re: Little Duke reserve and jackpot questions

PostPosted: Tue Dec 24, 2024 1:45 pm
by Rick-okc
I suggest you get hold of "mechanic" here on the forum. I sold him all of my slot machine parts including a box of nothing but Little Duke parts. Hopefully he'll have the parts you need.

Rick Akers

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Re: Little Duke reserve and jackpot questions

PostPosted: Tue Dec 24, 2024 4:29 pm
by mtc900
Thank you Rick and others. Y’all have been very helpful!

Re: Little Duke reserve and jackpot questions

PostPosted: Wed Dec 25, 2024 8:20 pm
by wallruss001
Good to see you around Rick, thanks as always for your help

Re: Little Duke reserve and jackpot questions

PostPosted: Fri Dec 27, 2024 1:12 pm
by altort
The jackpot glass is laminated glass correct for the slot