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Bally Star Trek Pinball Cleanup (part 1 & 2)

6th June

2015

written by Todd Harrison

See below video and links to vendors, parts I ordered, parts I want to order and board repair services. Also below is a high resolution photo gallery of my pinball machine and the play field disassemble.

Data on my Bally Star Trek:
http://www.ipdb.org/machine.cgi?gid=2355

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Everything you could ever want to know about restoring pinball machines:
http://www.pinrepair.com/restore

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Major parts suppliers:
http://www.pbresource.com/
http://www.marcospecialties.com/
http://www.bayareaamusements.com/
http://www.pinballlife.com/
http://www.classicplayfields.com/
Board repair service:
https://ksarcade.net/board-repair.html

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Playfield restoration steps I think I will follow
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0. Strip playfield of stuff.
1. Blow off playfield with compressed air and Vacuum
2. Clean with Super Clean or Mean Green enough to remove surface dirt
3. Wipe down with Naptha (lighter fluid)
4. Clean deep cracks with Mr. Clean Magic Eraser and with Iso Alcohol
5. Wipe down again with Naptha
6. Touch up with water based acrylic paint
7. Wipe down with Naptha
8. If not using full coverage Mylar shield then your best option is to apply automotive urethane clear coat but if you can’t then use 5 coats of water-based Minwax polyurethane
(Jeri says to use water based spray on Varathane in a can but once used you can’t apply alcohol, naptha or it will cloud the Varathane).
(Jeri says you can always clean off the Varathane with lots of naptha (lighter fluid) or goo gone.)
(I think I can also clear coat it with Krylon Triple-Thick 12 oz. spray can, I’m not sure of my best option yet.)
Clean off PF with compressed air
Spray a misting coating
Lightly sand with 600 grit
Wipe down with Naptha
Repeat four more times
9. Orbital sand with 800, 1000, 1200, 1500 grit sandpaper
10. Finish last polish with Novus 2
11. Wax twice with Wild Cat #125 or Johnson Paste Wax or (Best option for my pin Blitz Carnauba Paste Wax) – from:
http://www.pinballlife.com/index.php?p=product&id=2589
12. Buff with buffing pad to a high gloss finish
13. If you used automotive clear code instead of water-based Minwax polyurethane or Varathane then you don’t need Mylar protectors.
otherwise put down your Mylar for bumpers and sling shots.
14. replace all playfield stuff.
(done)
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Parts
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Bally Star Trek parts:
http://bayareaamusements.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=GS-2355
https://ksarcade.net/catalogsearch/advanced/result/?used_by_game=1739

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ULTIMATE MPU by allteksystems.com
My original MPU board in spot A4 was: AS-2962-6 per manual but most forums say it was AS-2518-35 in most machines
but mine was replaced before I purchased with the ULTIMATE MPU
ULTIMATE MPU supports 93 Bally & Stern games using dip selector settings.
Game Select dip setting for Star Trek:
10001101 with free play
00001101 with pay play
11001101 boot in diags mode (see manual for Ultimate MPU board)
My board: rev G 8-01
Cheaper if purchased from:
http://www.pbresource.com/boards.html
or
http://www.marcospecialties.com/product.asp?ic=ULTIMATE

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ULTIMATE LED/LAMP DRIVER BOARD
Made by All Tek Systems $99.95:
http://www.allteksystems.com/products-mpu-replacements.html#lamp
Only needed if you want to switch to LED lighting for flicker free operation.
(However, the newest 3 and 4 SMD-LED lights from pinballlife.com state they will work with the older AC and DC power used by the original lamp driver boards (not tested by me yet)
If it is still an issue maybe I could probe the power signals and come up with an LED flicker free conversion?
See TNT video: https://youtu.be/X3GTJavaDEE?t=3m7s
I need to connect ground pin to ground on back glass door if I use this new lamp driver board.
Cheaper if purchased from:
Marco Specialties:
http://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/ULTLDB
or
Pinball Resource:
http://www.pbresource.com/boards.html

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ULTIMATE MPU Test Card
Made by All Tek Systems $55:
http://www.allteksystems.com/products-mpu-replacements.html#test
Cheapest from Pinball Resource
http://www.pbresource.com/ads/admput.jpg
Part MPU-ULTIMATET $38.00
Can also get it from Marco Specialties:
Part ULTEST $45.00
http://www.marcospecialties.com/product.asp?ic=ULTEST

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Bally Star Trek Stencil
http://www.classic-arcades.com/STORE/index1.html?395.html&1
http://bayareaamusements.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Store_Code=BAA&Screen=PROD&Product_Code=ST-STARTREK
http://www.twistedpins.com/products/?ProductID=46

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Protective washers for plastics
http://www.pinballlife.com/index.php?p=product&id=223
or
http://bayareaamusements.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=MX-PW34
http://bayareaamusements.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=MX-PW78
http://bayareaamusements.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=MX-PW10
http://bayareaamusements.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=MX-PW12

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New targets:
Bally Hot-Stamped Style Drop Targets $4.00ea
White DT with Blue “Bullseye”
http://www.pbresource.com/pfdroptar.htm#Bally

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Replacement Bally Coin Door Labels
BLY-M1895 $4.50ea
http://www.pbresource.com/CoinDoor.html

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Light Socket Cleaning Stick
part STI $7
http://www.pbresource.com/tools.html

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Side rail nails
part GTB-FA-701 $0.18
http://www.pbresource.com/tools.html

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14′ Electrical Cord Replacement
CORD-SET-14 $6.35
http://www.pbresource.com/tools.html

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Bridge Rectifier
SC-VJ248 $4.36ea (need 3 and need to drill out the holes on PCB)
http://www.pbresource.com/kbpc.html

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Full Star Trek (BALLY) MYLAR PLAYFIELD $119
(I don’t think I will use this. I will just do some paint touch ups and clear code as noted below)
http://bayareaamusements.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Store_Code=BAA&Screen=PROD&Product_Code=GS-STBALLY-PF-PROTECTOR

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CONNECTOR REBUILD KIT – BALLY #CKBLY
49 piece connector kit completely overhauls the troublesome J1, J2, and J3 connectors on early solid state (1977-1984)
Bally and Stern pinball machine power/rectifier boards.
(I don’t need this because I don’t have the original MPU but I will order some pins as noted below to fix some bad crimp connections)
http://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/CKBLY

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Things I still need:
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Bally coin diamond
coin slot labels
new lock for coin door
new lock for back glass bar
new chrome ball guard in shoot lane
stencil art for box art if I plan on repainting
X-treem Metal Polish
http://www.pinballlife.com/index.php?p=product&id=1355

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I think I can switch to any colored LED 7seg displays for $275 for a set of 5 but I think I have to (or can) remove the hight voltage section of my power supply board then.
http://www.marcospecialties.com/product.asp?ic=PS-2518-A

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I don’t need this but if you have the orig MPU board in my Star Trek:
Bally Electronic Pinball Theory of Operation
20 page manual, BALLY #FO-601-02, is intended for the experienced technician who wants an in-depth explanation of the BALLY 6800 based MPU system.
It is the same material presented at BALLY service schools and complements the FO-560-3. This booklet explains exactly what goes on during all those MPU
green LED flashes and how the MPU communicates with the rest of the game hardware. Get this booklet to help troubleshoot those “dog” problems!
http://www.marcospecialties.com/product.asp?ic=FO%2D601
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Books I already ordered from eBay:
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“Star Trek Pinball Service & Repair Manual” Paperback; $14.95
“Electronic Pinball Games Repair Procedures Manual FO 560-3” Paperback; $14.95
“1979-1 Bally Pinball Machine Coin-Op Game Parts Manual Catalog BLY1979-1″ Paperback; $14.95
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Shipping $12
Total $57
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Parts I already ordered:
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From: http://www.marcospecialties.com
01-11400-1 Leg bolt plate (Williams) 1 $5.45
10-149 Spring – barrel ball shooter outer 1 $0.49
P-6242-71 Lift trim 3/16″ x 28.5″ Bally stainless 1 $22.95
PB116 Ball 1-1/16″- standard ball 5 x$1.59 $7.95
NOVUS2-8 Novus #2 Polish – 8 oz. bottle 1 $3.95
A-3713-44 STAR TREK (Bally) pop cap B/B 3 x$6.95 $20.85
LL3 Leg leveler – 3″ long 08-7377 4 x$1.35 $3.76
4422-01117-00 Nut 3/8-16 hex 5/8″ flat to flat LLN 4 x$0.18 $0.72
04-0044 Lamp #44 Miniature – 10-pack 15 x$1.50 $22.50
A-3775 Leg bolt 3/8-16 x 2-5/16″ acorn head 5/8 8 x$0.59 $4.72
RK1712-1 STAR TREK (Bally) Rubber Kit 1 $14.95
38-2764 Rubber ring – White 27/64″ or 7/16″ OD 4 x$0.27 $0.00
38-0516 Rubber ring – White 5/16″ ID 13 x$0.25 $0.00
38-1000 Rubber ring – White 1″ ID 4 x$0.49 $0.00
38-1500 Rubber ring – White 1-1/2″ ID 1 x$0.69 $0.00
38-2000 Rubber ring – White 2″ ID 1 x$0.69 $0.00
38-2500 Rubber ring – White 2-1/2″ ID 5 x$0.89 $0.00
38-6519-4 Rubber – flipper 1/2″ wide x 1-1/2″ red 2 x$0.99 $0.00
38-1100T Shooter tip – tan rubber 1 x$0.49 $0.00
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Shipping $13
Total $122
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Parts I already ordered:
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From: http://www.pbresource.com
(Qty) part# : Description
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(4) LEG-28CA : legs 28-1/2″ A Chrome Non-Ribbed $13.40ea
(20) BLY-E633-4 : molex female pins 0.100 $0.18ea
(2) C952-1 : tall transparent red finned plastic post $0.68ea
(1) DE-530-500500 : mini metal post to substitute for Bally ASE-2836-1 $3.08ea
(3) MYLAR-POP : Pop Bumper Mylar Adhesive $0.86ea
(2) MYLAR-DEE : SlingShot Mylar Adhesive $0.85ea
(1) #W125 : WILDCAT #125 PLAYFIELD CLEANER & POLISH $9.40ea
(1) HDW-TEE-10 Tee Nut #10-32 $0.24ea
(4) Leg-Rubbers $1.45ea $5.80
(3) Leg-Tee-Plate $6.60ea
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Sub-Total $101.16
After Discount $91.05
UPS Shipping $25.65
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Total $116.70
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— Below are some details for the above parts ordered along with alternate sources —
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20 molex female pins 0.100 for display connectors $0.18ea
(I’m not sure this are the correct size yet. I will report back later)
BLY-E633-4
http://www.pbresource.com/molex.html

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4 legs
#LEG-28CA 28-1/2″ A Chrome Non-Ribbed $13.40
http://www.pbresource.com/legs.html
or
LEG – 28-1/2 INCH BALLY CHROME #P-4052-C $23.00
Bally chrome plated legs fits most Bally pinball machines from 1970’s through 1988.
http://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/P-4052-C
or
LEG – 28-1/2” GRAY BALLY #P-4052-8 $25.00
Bally style *Gun Metal Gray* legs
http://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/P-4052-8

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1 mini metal dart post:
sub for Bally ASE-2836-1
DE-530-500500
http://www.pbresource.com/postscrew.html

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2 tall plastic posts
Transparent Red C952-1
http://www.pbresource.com/posts.html

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Skid pad protection top bumpers.
Pop Bumper Mylar Adhesive
This clear adhesive mylar is meant to protect the area around the pop bumper
MYLAR-POP $0.86ea
http://www.pbresource.com/tools.html#tee-net
0r
http://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/66-MFC

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Skid pad protection for left/right slingshots.
SlingShot Mylar
These are for protecting the playfield area in front of the slingshots.
MYLAR-DEE $0.85ea
http://www.pbresource.com/tools.html#tee-net
or
http://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/03-7557

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play field wax
WILDCAT #125 PLAYFIELD CLEANER & POLISH #W125
Wildcat #125 is the classic cleaner/polish recommended by Bally for use on any playfield to remove stubborn dirt and grime while leaving a protective wax finish. 16oz. plastic squeeze bottle. Great for older playfields (Pre 1994) that do not have clear coats.
Usage: Shake well before using. Using a soft cloth like a cheesecloth, apply to playfield to remove dirt, let dry, and buff to a brilliant finish like a car wax.
Not Recommended for playfields with mylar or clear coatings. Use Novus 2 instead.
Do not use on plastics including playfield ramps.
http://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/W125
or
http://www.pbresource.com/cleaner.html

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Rec Games Pinball newsgroup
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.games.pinball/topics?hl=en
http://pinballrehab.com/1-articles/pinball-restoration/playfield/139-cleaning-playfield

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