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  1. Mike Walsh

    TIP poor mans invisiglass

    It does seem to help. Thanks for the tip! CAUTION!!!! Watch your glass! When I took my lockdown bar off to do some play field cleaning I barely caught my glass as it flew out of there like a rocket!!!!! Very awkward trying to catch a rocket with one hand!
  2. Mike Walsh

    Introduce Yourself!

    Hi, my name is Mike and I think I am a pinball addict! My addiction started a long time ago, probably before most of you where born. It materialized into physical form just last year, June 2017. I now have turned my house garage into a games room. Three pinball machines one arcade (mame) hockey...
  3. Mike Walsh

    Monte Carlo Ramp Issues!

    Did the ground mods. Took care of two smaller issues ie: speaker static and occasional display not working. Found some info on pinside regarding suspect transistor under play field. I did some testing and this may be the problem. I am waiting on a replacement transistor . Will post how it all goes.
  4. Mike Walsh

    Monte Carlo Ramp Issues!

    The pictures!
  5. Mike Walsh

    Monte Carlo Ramp Issues!

    Hey Folks, when my "Monte Carlo" pin is off the ramp is in the down position and when the pin is turned on it goes to the up position. I have tried everything I can think of in game play to get it to work with no success. The coil is warm/hot after I play so I'm guessing it's not supposed to be...
  6. Mike Walsh

    Gottlieb Money Calro gate stuck open

    Quick update, switches are good. With the wheel there is always a closed switch. Which ever one the ball is resting on! DUH moment! If you can let me know which board it was(location), I'll focus on that. Thanks
  7. Mike Walsh

    Gottlieb Money Calro gate stuck open

    I wasn't really sure which driver board so I pulled the main one in the back box tested Q8 and all transistors in the area. Everything seems ok. Also pulled the aux lamp driver board under the playfield with the same results. Switch test is showing #12 is closed it is located on the spin a ball...
  8. Mike Walsh

    Gottlieb Money Calro gate stuck open

    Great! Thanks for the help!
  9. Mike Walsh

    Jurassic Park on Pinball FX3

    WOW!!!! What was that!!??
  10. Mike Walsh

    Gottlieb Money Calro gate stuck open

    Hey Mike , I am having the exact same problem. Can you let me know how you fixed it!? I am fairly new with this hobby (addiction) but if you can make It as simple as possible I'm sure I will get it. Thanks in advance!
  11. Mike Walsh

    WPC Speaker Pop Eliminator!

    I would be interested in two.
  12. Mike Walsh

    Pinball Revival Advice

    Really good point! Slow and steady. I have had a really good response from friends and family. I'll continue to encourage them! Thanks
  13. Mike Walsh

    Pinball Revival Advice

    Hey Folks, I am fairly new to the site and as a pinball owner. I purchased my first machine approx six months ago and was immediately hooked. I have purchased three more and currently have three in my collection and still looking, (wife is really questioning my sanity). The issue is, pinball is...
  14. Mike Walsh

    WTB Bounty Hunter Backglass

    Thanks! Really appreciate the help! I am new to the pinball scene and I really enjoy this machine! Hopefully something will surface!
  15. Mike Walsh

    WTB Bounty Hunter Backglass

    Hi, I am looking for a Bounty Hunter pinball backglass. Thanks Mike