I have a Wurlitzer 3400 that wont play side A only B. I replaced the side 1 solenoid that moves the small arm that selects the side but no dice,it moves into place but not long enough for the mechanism to catch the arm and goes back to the resting position choosing side b every time. It seems that everything is working but its like there's a timing issue with that soldenoid does anyone know what my issue might be?
op here the pic updated with the small selector arm circled
Are the gears fine?
not really they have good size teeth on them but the gears dont seem to have anything to do with the side selection, that little arm is what really engages everything
>>989585
Sounds to me like the power going to the solenoid is being cut off before it should be.
Protip: You know who would know a bunch about this stuff? Pinball service people. You might try asking on one of their forums if you can't fix it here.
Im almost thinking its a problem with the control board, possibly a timing chip is getting too much voltage and screwing up the voltage pulse. I just figured i would ask because i was hoping it might be something stupid.
And did you mean fine toothed gear or condition because the gears are in great shape if thats what u were asking.
Bump for justice, this is a cool as hell topic tbf.