02-18-2026, 06:24 PM
Thanks!
For a bit of updating I checked resistors and did some extra research. Some of the resistors running high are associated with the XXL tubes (RF amplifier and oscillator I think?) in ways that could explain the symptoms I'm having. So I'll start there, ordered a box of assorted 2W resistors. Also got a new higher power soldering station since my 80W iron is pretty marginal on some of the connections in this chassis.
I think I'm going to need to repair/rebuild all the lamp cables and sockets since they have some rotting rubber cables, but I see there's a guide on that and the parts are all common since the same lamp types are used in just about every pinball machine.
For a bit of updating I checked resistors and did some extra research. Some of the resistors running high are associated with the XXL tubes (RF amplifier and oscillator I think?) in ways that could explain the symptoms I'm having. So I'll start there, ordered a box of assorted 2W resistors. Also got a new higher power soldering station since my 80W iron is pretty marginal on some of the connections in this chassis.
I think I'm going to need to repair/rebuild all the lamp cables and sockets since they have some rotting rubber cables, but I see there's a guide on that and the parts are all common since the same lamp types are used in just about every pinball machine.
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