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TheShanMan's Defender restoration - New repro wiring harnesses!!!
TheShanMan:
Thanks Kevin! I searched all over the monitor, chassis, and board and couldn't find anything that appeared to be the model (or the make for that matter), and had to do some research online to figure it out, so thanks for the confirmation!
Kevin Mullins:
Alot of times those had a sticker on the metal frame/shielding areas towards the top mounting area of the monitor.
And typically ..... they would fall off.
Level42:
How did they connect the switcher. You may have to restore the old wiring/connectors.
TheShanMan:
If you look at my first picture, you can see that it has the old harness there, so I think I'm good. I'm at work so I can't look at my machine in greater detail, but it looks like I can just remove the wires going to the switcher and hook the original connectors to the linear supply.
TheShanMan:
While I wait for parts (waiting for The Real Bob Roberts to return following the Gustav evacuation) I've started on some control panel maintenance. It is quite clear that I need the joystick rebuild kit from Arcade Amusements, which runs $35 plus shipping (bummer). But at least it comes with everything except the shaft and ball (even includes the leaf springs)!
Has anyone gotten the rebuild kit before? Is it good quality? Were you fully satisfied? Does anyone else sell the kit?
Next I am going to re-glue the overlay. Haven't decided yet if I will completely remove it first, or just apply the glue to the area that has separated. Inclination is to completely remove it so I can clean the surface first (the part that has separated surely has accumulated some dirt).
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