OS switch

[8270_Wang]

Howdy guys.

Recently had a lane where the OS switch was out of adjustment because of a bent bolt. No matter which way I went, I couldnt get the switch to operate properly. And of course I didnt have the proper replacement bolt. So I took a bolt thats used to hold the pin holder to the shuttle and ground the end down to fit in. However upon doing that, the bolt depress the button on the microswitch. So now my fix was to use a microswitch that is used on the Bin switch with a bigger button. I was able to get the bolt to adjust properly with the new microswitch. Now the OS switch operates fine with no problems.

Wang

[Clutch Plate]

Re: OS switch

Sounds like you fixed your problem.

[Dutch]

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Improvisation isn't just for stand-up comics [img]/content/btubb/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/cool.gif[/img]

[8270king]

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You are approaching being a mechanic.....quit college and join us.

JK

[dewbowler]

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Very good! I love making stuff up as I go, it takes thought and imagination! Kings right, college is wasting your talents! I would finish up the schooling first, then head to the nearest AMF school for some good classes!

[8270_Wang]

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Hey dew

Check out this thread.

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I already attended Stahls 70s

Wang

[dewbowler]

Re: OS switch

Wow, congrats, guess I was a sleep at the wheel then?
Keep up the good riggin' and a fixin', and if I ever head that far back east again, I'll swing in to check out the goods!

[jimrob420]

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AMF School SUCKS!

[JimDorsin]

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The true test of a good Mechanic is the ability to "think outside the box" the book is a great starting point, but after about 10-15 years of wear on componants, and lane sanding, foundation setteling....etc...It becomes that and that alone. A STARTING POINT. You have resolved a problem outside the norm....it probably isnt your first, and I can promice you it wont be your last. Good job, and keep it up!!

[*70*PinMonkey]

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Also, just FYI, you can use the spacer/washer that is inside the cushion block as a clutch plate for the simplified clutch on a '70 distributor. You need a 1/2" by 5/8" punch, and you can make $15.00 clutch plates for about .70 cents. I made thirty of them for about the price of one and a half clutch plates from Vantage. They will last me ten years. Also, some double industrial strength soft velcro is a great way to temporarily patch worn cushion facings if balls are idling at the doors.

[maister]

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As others say we make things work and you get a buzz when you can share it.I tell centres to stick carpeting to the plows. This not only protects the plows , it cuts down noise , pin damage and can be cleaned with a hard brush and carpet cleaner.Pins stay cleaner too.
Maybe try one machine and see what you think.
Laurie.Scotland