PINSETTER TECH TIPS

To help prevent the edge of the sweep board from becoming splintered

If you find a Rake Hook Control Link with elongated holes and you do not have a spare, here is a clever way to get your machine running.

Replacing a deck roller is not difficult if you keep a few of the roller and bracket assemblies built ahead of time.

If the turret is observed indexing with a hard stop and start motion, check the condition of the short turret belt and the turret drive pulley.

One of the most valuable tools an AMF equipped bowling center can have is a camera system and a DVR.

When changing Molex pins, be certain that the wire and insulation are crimped onto the correct part of the replacement pin.

Here is a tip from KMK member Matt Murphy: By grinding the boxed end of a 15/16” wrench flush so the points are not at all recessed

If you have the older style flat Jogger Links found on Model A and some other pinsetters, here is a tip about the Jogger Link bearings.

Removing the switch button from the pin holder housing can be a test of your patience.

With time, the retaining tab for the pin holder solenoid will become weak or break off.

Installing a new Elevator drive poly cord can be a time-consuming project. Install a new Elevator drive poly cord

When removing more than one rear roller from the GSX machines, take note that there are right and left configurations of the roller.

When removing the ball accelerator, place a 6-pound ball through the ball door.

There are 2 styles of actuator pins for the Deck Jam Tube.

When reinstalling the turret clutch, the bolt, pulley, and bearings must be correctly oriented.

Do you have a pinsetter that sometimes does not pick up the pins? Do the scissors seem to only close part of the way?

When adjusting the Shovel Cam in a low light area, mark the center point of the cam with white paint or a white wax pencil.