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  1. BMHouze

    Getting help today. Closed

    I am going to the GTA saturday and could really use some help with my Nascar garage switch assembly. Willing to bring my garage to the GTA for the up/down switch to be swapped out. My tech is buried under his new job, 2 kids and my AP power board rebuild. I would prefer if you have a Nascar...
  2. BMHouze

    Where to get my Williams sys 6 cpu bench tested?

    So, my tech is now on to swapping out all the logic gates in my sys 6 cpu (Alien Poker). He saw an online article where you could swap out the ram/proms? with 'tester' chips that would do diagnostics. Just wondering if anyone has this kind of setup and if we can come by and see it in action...
  3. BMHouze

    Any good sites for full Williams sys 6 repair

    My tech asked me if there are any great sites dealing with Williams sys 6. I had previously found a good one for DE when we were repairing Checkpoint. (lots of pics and tips) Just wondering if there is one just as good or better for Williams sys 6. Thanks for any help/links.
  4. BMHouze

    FOUND Williams sys 6 blanking circut chips

    So elelsu didn't have them. I am looking for 2-4, 14pin dual timer 556 DIP or will settle for 456 DIP for my Williams sys 6 (Alien Poker) board rebuild/bulletproofing (currently the blanking circut). My tech could also use some 14 & 16 pin dip sockets if it will flesh out the order to a nice...
  5. BMHouze

    Could use a few opinions color dmd

    I got a PM on Pinside. One of the Elvis club members ia looking for funds to program Elvis for color DMD. He is looking for $500 for the programming. Asked me if I would put in $100 usd to get the code early. Had a few screen shots of the static screens. I am leery about putting in 20% when I am...
  6. BMHouze

    Any tips for Williams sys 6 ?

    I have not got my manual yet for Alien Poker. Just wondering if there are any must do things for a sys 6 eg. ground mods on Gottliebs Can you nvram a sys 6? It is a older (1980) Williams so I assume it will involve soldering in the chip. Otherwise its coil lock issues are the same as the...
  7. BMHouze

    Question Swapping in another PF

    I am looking for an Alien Poker (1980) and got offerred a Laser Cue (1985). I always thought of modding it down the road and the LC is basically the same PF with an added flipper that foes a reverse loop score. Just wondering as they are both Willams machines (and similar layout) if I could...
  8. BMHouze

    FOUND Reasonable $ Alien Poker

    I am looking to get a reasonably priced Alien Poker. Hoping to spend around 1k Looking to pick AP or something the week of July 17 (shutdown week). For what I have $ wise I would consider another SS title. Just played AP alot back in the day. Prefer south of the GTA (gas ain't getting any...
  9. BMHouze

    WTP Aerosmith near Streetsville

    My wife wants to attend the Bread and Honey fest. I know she loves the new Aerosmith. Any on location in the area?
  10. BMHouze

    Anyone going to Vegas soon?

    I could use a fresh one of these. My tech kinda burnt the corner of the star while he had it out wirking on it. They run around $20 usd I am in Ontario so closer is always better. Thanks
  11. BMHouze

    JJ invisiglass at AA show

    Invisglass can be preordered for the ann arbor pinball show. Check the pinside threa for details.
  12. BMHouze

    2017 VFW show tix are available now.

    I just scored myself a pair of tix for saturday May 6. 350 machines available to play. I my opinion, the best show in the area (for playing). Not too much in the way of parts. They did have quite a few back glasses last year.
  13. BMHouze

    (fixed) How to remove Elvis upper PF?

    Swapping out the rubber on Elvis. The lower pf was pretty straight forward with only a few minor passing issues. I just can't see how to remove the upper pf to get to the rubber underneath. Not sure how much teardown it will take. Should I be removing the wire forms or will they just pull off...
  14. BMHouze

    Are Slots hard to fix?

    My sister inlaw jas a fruend with a man cave. I have done a few service calls to fix his EM. Anyhow, he has a broken slot machine. Pretty sure it needs board repair. My tech has never fixed slots. Just wondering if schematics, etc. Are as easy to find as pin stuff and who to contact when my tech...
  15. BMHouze

    FOUND NVRAM (2) Stern

    I could use 2 NVRAM for my Sterns. Want it shipped to my post box (Ontario) I hear they just pop in (no soldering). I have seen these pretty cheap on pinside but would prefer to spend my money and have it shipped from within Canada. PM me with the all in cost. Would prefer paying by bank x-fer...
  16. BMHouze

    Anyone ordering from Pinballlife soon?

    I would like 1-2 of their Elvis jailhouse rock mods I just don't want to pay for all that shipping. Thanks
  17. BMHouze

    Found Arcade marquee wall hangers

    I have some decent chair rail around the man cave I can hang some plastic marquis on. Looking to get up to 10 Would prefer shipped to my door. Would prefer ones with some art to them over just the title. Send or post some pics
  18. BMHouze

    Monthy Shock

    Damn hydro bill is spiralling out of control. $330 last time $370 this time And still one more kick in the wallet to go.... I may have to put my machimes off free play ;) I am paying the same as my co-workers with pools.
  19. BMHouze

    My 1st mod. Las Vegas sign 4 Elvis

    One of my co-workers was in Vegas last week and got me this at a souvenir shop ($18). I used to play warhammer 40K so I am adept at conversion work. I cut off the base and drilled a hole, found a suitable spot where it won't effect gameplay and now all I need is a quick tech visit to hook it...
  20. BMHouze

    What's the deal with UK settings on my sterns

    From the portals menu it gives the impression UK models have drain plugs and other options. Just wondering where that would fit. Maybe they are a bit smaller than the one I had on bally Atlantis.... Maybe its a drain plug over the auto launch play again timer.....