Main > Main Forum

Advice on "cleaning up" / improving coin mechs?

(1/6) > >>

ARTIFACT:
A friend gave me coin mechs that "kind of work". He mentioned that although they are old, they are in great shape (nothing broken, etc).
He told me "they need some cleaning!"

Here is what is happening:

. one of the mechs gets the coin stuck in the beginning of the loop - if the coin goes thru, it ends up in the coin return door

. the other mech gets the coin stuch half of the time (and drops the coin successfully otherwise)

DO I NEED TO TAKE APART THE MECHS AND "CLEAN" THEM?
OIL THEM?
ANY ADVICE?
I DONT WANT TO LOOSE A PIECE/SPRING IN THE PROCESS

Are there step by step tutorials, or known things to do in this case? I couldn't find this in the wiki.

Thanks in advance!




knave:
I know nothing specific to coin mechs...but if I were having those problems in any of my cabs I would spray some wd/40 both in the slot and on the moving parts of the mechs.

then I would press the coin return a few times to get everything loosened up.

If that doesn't work then I'd conseder a more invasive cleaning approach.

(It wouldn't hurt to look for any debris stuck in there though...)

Disturbed013:
I would take the mechs off the door before you attempt any cleaning.  You don't want to knock any loosened debris into the switches or anything else.  They come out very easily don't worry.  Once you have them out, you'll see that they are spring-hinged.  Check for anything loose (screws) first, and if all is well, you will easily see where "gunk" has built up.  Pipe cleaners or Q-tips (the Dr. type with wooden sticks are nice but not necessary) will help you a lot.  Be careful not to bend anything forcefully or turn the adjuster screws and you'll be fine.  WD-40 will help you to dissolve any heavy build off, but wipe it down afterward, don't leave it wet on there.  Personally, I think it's kind of like a dust magnet.  Any decent lubricant will work also, something like Break-Free CLP(gun cleaning oil/lube, sold at wallymart), a little dab of white lithium grease, or even 3-in-1 household stuff if that's all you have.  You don't need a lot, just a tiny bit of lube on the moving parts, and work the release lever.  Before you put the mechs back in, visually check the coin slots and give them a quick wipe down.  Take a peek at the drop chute too, just be careful about not bending the switch wires.

All in all, it's real simple to do, and you will get a nice understandin of how your coin door functions.

D13

Yarb:
WD40 is evil---- EVIL. Stick with CLP or Tri-Flow as they are light lubricants free of rust inhibitors that turn to goo over time. I service Office equipment (Professionally) and Pinball Machines (As a hobby) and I have seen many cases in both of WD-40 "Glue" causing issues so save it for a rusty gate hinge.

:soapbox:

Mike

ARTIFACT:
I haven't heard of CLP and TRi-Flo - do you think I can find this at Home Depot / Lowes?

thanks for the input!

Navigation

[0] Message Index

[#] Next page

Go to full version