Thank you.

Thank you. I'm glad I can help.

Right on man! I took apart my first stepper unit last night. It was frozen and now works like a charm!

Thanks.

You are welcome. I'm trying to do more videos covering different mechanics - the problem has been having the machines to work on with the problems to cover. I've got 3 new 1970's era single player EMs. All three have unique issues. That gives me something to work on.

I have two of those screwdrivers and they're awesome. I got them around 1999-ish and used them in my computer store for years. I probably assembled and repaired 1000s of computer workstations with them. I need to get new batteries for them. They're starting to die.

Fantastic. Happy to help. I also did a video about putting an EM on free play - which might be helpful. Which machine did you get?

Williams Super-Flite. I've avoided EMs because I knew there would be a lot to learn, but this deal was too good to pass up! I'll definitely check out the free play video - that's something else on my to-do list.

I'll start adding cliff hangers to the end of each episode. "Will Seven find the screw he dropped? Tune in next time to find out."

Thank you, Levi!

Yeah no problem! I appreciate your help. Maybe we’ll get this machine back to top notch 😉

I know there are some people in the no-lube at all camp. I like to use it only in the areas I pointed out in the video. A small amount of Teflon grease helps a little with lubrication, but more importantly it protects this area from corrosion (this is also the reason I put it on the contact points). The synthetic greases shouldn't dry out or get gunky and shouldn't gather dust and dirt like a standard oil. (I would never recommend something like 3 in 1 oil.) If the machine is always kept in an area where it will not get rusty, then you are probably fine running it dry. But who knows where this machine will be in 10 years. I might sell it and it might end up in another garage. The little bit of grease I added will help prevent this point from rusting together. Worst case, the synthetic formula in my grease breaks down and in 40 years some dude is making a 3D, VR, hologram video on how to clean it out.

Thanks. I think I remember buying that at Canadian Tire.

It could be several things which would cause it to not fully cycle. If it powers up and just tries to reset, and the reset motor just spins, those are usually easier to figure out then when you power up and it does nothing. The price sounds pretty good. Have a look inside the machine and see how it looks. If the metal isn't rusted and it looks pretty clean inside, I'd say go for it.

Just do the same thing, but 100 more times.

@@SevensPinballorama LOL!! actually, i am restoring a 1953 Genco Silver Chest. ALL the stepper units are rusted solid, and i have my work cut out for me. I am filming the work in progress, as i have not found any videos on how to deal with rust this severe!!! I have brought 3 back to life, with 3 more to go. i will post the video when i complete. wish me luck!!!

@@rusty1187 Check out the video I made about removing rust with electrolysis. You could probably dunk an entire unit in the wash.

To clean the steppers? Just Naphtha.

How do you clean scoring wheels? I tried using Simple Green, but it started to take off the numbers.

NO the Best thing to clean before any change is to use 'EXTRA HOLD HAIRSPRAY" , Spray works best... The Alcohol Cleans and at the same time acts as a protective sealant. Best On Mother boards and Back bottom of Play-fields ! Saw him do this on his other videos