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The handle will not pull for a couple of reasons... some normal, some not. You got to figure out which one it is. The handle does not pull if the machine does not think there is a credit in it. When you put the coin(s) in, do you see the lights change designating the number of coins inserted? If not then the machine isn't recognizing the coin to "credit up" the game. If they do light and change, then you need to make sure the release solenoid is turned on which will allow the handle to move. If the solenoid releases then the handle should move. If the solenoid doesn't release then your problem lies in that circuit. If the solenoid releases but the handle doesn't move then it could be a mechanical thing. Work the problem in individual steps from the credit registering to the handle release.

@@wrkey Hi Rusty: Thank you for the reply. I was able to get the handle to pul by manually connecting the solenoid. My issue now is the machine is not recognizing the coin credits. The lights do not light up as the coins are put in and they fall directly to the hopper or the pay out box below. I don't have the key to lock the machine so i dont know if that makes a difference. Also I dont see the manual coin deposit lever on the inside of the door like you show in your 3 video. Is there a way to send you any pictures of it. Or do you have a number I can text it to you. I really appreciate all your help. Thank you. Ron

Not real sure what your point is here. These old EM Slot machines kept track of the pays and coins in though mechanical meters. There were not computers or electronic interfaces into any database. Record keeping and monitor was all done by hand. The game it self would go into a "titl" mode if the pay didn't equal (short or long) or the win.

You'd have to increase the number of high payout symbols on one of the reels. Suppose that a standard machine has 1 seven on each reel, you would have 2 sevens on the 2nd or 3rd reel to increase the odds of hitting it. Nowadays, it's all done with virtual reels, and is easily programmed. With a mechanical machine, you would have to physically alter the reel to have the correct size slot for the wiper to fall into.

Wow, I haven't messed with this thing for a year or so. I am guessing here. When the 'winning' combination is made, the coins begin to disperse. As each coin is 'popped out' it trips a pay out counter that turns the display odometer and adds one click on the pay out regulator. When the regulator reaches the point where the amount equals the selection on the reels, then the machine stops delivering coins. The most common problem is the coin sensing switch is dirty, out of adjustment or a wire is broke from it. If your payout counter is ticking off the coins, then the coins sensing switch it working, if not, then I would start my search there. If the payout counter is ticking, then find the pay out regulator (in the top I think) and see if it is moving and/or switches out of alignment there. I hope this helps but as I said I haven't looked at it in years and I'm at work right now so I can't look at. Let me know what you find.

Ya know i noticed if you reset the reel and the stepper and just feed it one coin it tightens up a bit

Reset stepper and reels

I suspect there is some dirt or old grease/oil or a combination there of that is causing just enough friction to prevent the movement. The stop arms need to be move easily so it can stop the reels quickly and thus it is designed to have very little friction. Dirt/grime/oil/grease/gunk could be a contributing factor. I would suggest a good cleaning of the swivel points and as you do so check for binding or scraping parts.

Rusty Key thanks for the quick response! I got in and cleaned it really well and used 3-in-1. I checked the tension as compared to the other two arms and it /seemed/ to be the same resistance, I have a trigger gauge I can use to confirm. It does draw back as the arm is pulled, it just pushes forward and stops the reel before the arm is released. That said, is there any other mechanism that spins the 3rd reel differently? I remember reading or seeing something about more randomness being added by spinning it differently, but honestly didn't fully understand what or where the mechanism is.

Yes, there is a timing mechanism that does change the time it takes to stop the third reel. I thought in one of my videos I show this and how it adds additional randomness to the process. It sounds like the delay components may not be functioning as designed and allowing the release to trigger to soon or not reset at all.

I suspect there is a wire connected to the wrong spot or perhaps a short caused by a wire or a drip of solder. Put is in the that configuration and then pull the reels. Follow the circuits from the reel wipers and see where they go and what is done wrong.

@@wrkey I think you are right, I will trace all the contacts. Thanks.