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  1. BMHouze

    Nascar garage working "currently"

    I am swapping out a transistor on my Stern Nascar. 22NE10L STP transistor When I was swapping out some TIP 122 on my Checkpoint it was suggested I use TIP 102 (pretty sure those were the numbers, its been a while) anyhow.... I usually swap the same component but I was wondering if there was a...
  2. BMHouze

    Back again Nascar garage issue

    Nascar seems to have a few intermittent issues. The main one being the garage. It was not always raising. My tech buddy came by and this machine is newer than anything he has worked on from his days as an arcade tech 20+ years ago. We swapped out the switch on the side of the mech that was...
  3. BMHouze

    Just got NASCAR home

    I met up with Tim (fiftyquid) at Starburst. We did the old vehicle transfer Gor the machine up and running immediately. Lots of fun. I just have to tweak the leg levelling for the carpet it's on to get the test car to drop the ball to the left flipper 100% by adjusting the rear legs. Front are...
  4. BMHouze

    FOUND Replacment pin

    Got a new pin thanks for looking. Brad (High Speed, Checkpoint. Long gone: Bally Atlantis, Wizard!)
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    FOUND Nascar

    I was at work and my wife claims she couldn't figure out how to bid... Anyhow, I have yet to get an issue free machine from that auction. But heck now that the pricing bar has been set so low... Looking for a Nascar (or variant) for my current auto themed pin collection. (top priority) My wife...
  6. BMHouze

    DMD issue, where to start looking?

    Seems my Checkpoint is having a weird DMD issue. I usually play 3 players and have been having some sporadic issues with the DMD. Sometimes it works just fine. Other times it will only show the player 1 and 3 scores, sometimes it will go blank during the player 2 play just to work again on...
  7. BMHouze

    Anyone have any auction results?

    Unfortunately my phone didn't have the juice (and I was at work) to check any of the results. I was wondering what the Checkpoint ended up going for. It was $1000 before I left for my overtime shift at 10am. I still don't plan on selling mine yet but it's always good to keep up on what the...
  8. BMHouze

    WTB Checkpoint ramp (Going to Allentown?)

    I am still on the hunt for an undamaged Checkpoint ramp. If you have one or are planning on attending Allentown I am willing to pay $200 Cdn for a good ramp. At least I can watch the P&C auction to see what a non-working Checkpoint is going for soon enough... Thanks, Brad
  9. BMHouze

    Michigan Pinball Expo April 9-12

    I can say I am currently in this year. I have been to larger shows with more vendors and machines but this show is the closest. Thought I best start a thread so those who are not or cannot go can post what they may be looking for. I am not opposed to collecting a few prices and phone numbers...
  10. BMHouze

    SOLD Jan 17/15 auction also has an Orbitor 1 Backglass

    I just noticed an Orbitor 1 backglass in the listing as well Lot 624 if you're looking for one. Shackelton auctions.
  11. BMHouze

    3 early woodrails at upcoming auction Jan 17

    Shakelton auctions (near London) Sat January 17 3 early woodrail pinballs (one pic of each on site) Bally Booster 1937 Phoenix 1949 Palm Beach 1952 I certainly don't collect woodrails but someone out there may be interested.
  12. BMHouze

    WTB Checkpoint CPU

    Yeah, not liking all the 'free' hacks my board is getting. I think it's time to replace it rather that bypassing a section to wire them in on their own. Too many hacks could make flipping it out later more difficult. So if you have a good DE Checkpoint cpu drop me a line or better yet a...
  13. BMHouze

    DE Checkpoint, check, check, check 1

    As suggested I have began a thread with just all the fun stuff that comes with fixing up my DE Checkpoint I picked up at auction. Initially the left slingshot was not working correctly (scoring but not kicking) Anyhow. With my new load of mail order transistors fro ELELSU in London I am back to...
  14. BMHouze

    Driving in the US and dry counties

    Just a bit of a heads up for those of you who travel in the US and like a frosty beverage. I had a union member who received a DUI when pulled over in a dry county (that the interstate ran through) in NY state. Being a dry county they had a zero tolerance for drinking and driving (they claimed...
  15. BMHouze

    Question(s) about dance machines

    I have a guy I am doing a bit of work for. His kids are putting the bug in his ear for a dance machine. Like dance dance revolution or similar. I was at an arbitration in London yesterday and the hotel had one of these machines. I tried to lift/move the 'dance floor' and it was either attached...
  16. BMHouze

    LF: trade for a Dance Dance Rev or similar

    While recently at a home visit to do some pinball work on a High Hand the owners wife seemed more interested in getting rid of their pins and getting something her girls would like to play better. Like a Dance Dance revolution. I have heard that there are some retailers out there that will take...
  17. BMHouze

    Gottleib EM startup problem

    My tech bud and I do the odd house calls for friends, etc. When I got the call from the owner of the local wrecking yard it seemed like a good opportunity to get some cheap parts down the road. Plus he's a friend of my brother in law. We got lucky and fixed his Allied Leisure Rock On pretty...
  18. BMHouze

    Electronic parts in London

    As I am off to meetings in the forest city today I am going to stop by Electrical & Electronic supply inc. on Nightingale Ave. Just thought I would inquire into if they are a good place to get transistors, resistors, etc. always good to hear if I am dealing with a good seller or if there is...
  19. BMHouze

    Anyone used paint pens?

    I need to do a few touch ups on the Checkpoint. Just wondering if anyone out there has any particular favourite brand. I have used the Tamiya paint markers in the past (camo on a tank model). but they didn't come in too many different types of tips. I have meetings in London on Thurs, Fri so I...
  20. BMHouze

    Drainage issues

    The ball seems to keep getting stuck in the right outside lane. as you can see in the pic there is a red/orange plastic under the 'Boost' plastic that tends to be lower than the other side. I am really hoping that when I am finished all my other work on the playfield that some wax will speed the...