Rake lift arm bumper

[Mechanick]

I have been noticing a lot of my rake lift arm bumpers come off quite often. They are black, Im pretty sure that they are a genuine brunswick part. I have had these in my inventory for a long time and have not ordered any recently. Im wondering if maybe the ones I have in my inventory are a bad batch? Anyways, I am in need of ordering some new ones and am wondering if certain ones from one manufacturer are better than those from another manufacturer. Thanks.

[Kanga (James)]

If the weight of the cushion is held by them then I can see them failing sooner.

[Mechanick]

If the weight of the cushion is held by them then I can see them failing sooner.

When I replace them I make sure I adjust my cushion lift rods properly so the weigh of the cushion is not on then at 0 degrees. I noticed on a few lanes that I replaced them on recentyl (within 3 months) they are gone again.

[Kanga (James)]

Might be a bad batch or old stock then. I recently bought some black ones; I hope they're not bad too.

[cuda96]

Might want to look at the new nylon ones from Pinsetter Parts Plus. The added bonus is that they help prevent inverted mouse traps.

[Mechanick]

Might want to look at the new nylon ones from Pinsetter Parts Plus. The added bonus is that they help prevent inverted mouse traps.

I for the most part have the newer style bracket that does not have such a long slot, so Im not sure that part will work with the ones I have. How about Vantage or Zot, anybody use them? Or if nobody's having issues with the current Brunsick part, I can just order them.

[Mechanick]

Might be a bad batch or old stock then. I recently bought some black ones; I hope they're not bad too.

The one I have are probably 6+ years old, so I wouldn't worry about it unless somebody else posts that they have a problem with some more recent ones

[SoCalTom]

The one I have are probably 6+ years old, ...

Nick - if they're 6+ years old, they may have dry rot, which will cause them to fail within a short period of time.

Here's a handy hint. If you receive any rubber parts, put them into a ziplock plastic bag and seal it. I have found that this increases shelf life.

[cuda96]

You might want to try the Quality part made of urethane #12-2590. Use these on the right (10) side of our machines. Lasts longer than rubber would.

[Steve Stafford (JBEES)]

I use the Quality version. I have had issues with ones left on the shelf for any length of time. The urethane version seems to hold up very well...even when left on the shelf for a few years.

[Mechanick]

Im pretty sure the ones I have are urethane. They are black and very hard. I think too hard to be rubber. I don't think I have ever seen a rubber bumper for that spot before.

[wepauls]

NICK

IF you order a new fiberglass rack bord no bumper needed
I think thy Wier for pin damage control on medal boards I just glue a strip of carpet can last for years if install right

[brentman1]

I for the most part have the newer style bracket that does not have such a long slot, so Im not sure that part will work with the ones I have. How about Vantage or Zot, anybody use them? Or if nobody's having issues with the current Brunsick part, I can just order them.

I use only Zot when i can. They are nylon i think, and will outlast most. Years ago i got a bunch from Murray that were solid nylon or something, wish they still made them.

[Mechanick]

NICK

IF you order a new fiberglass rack bord no bumper needed
I think thy Wier for pin damage control on medal boards I just glue a strip of carpet can last for years if install right

Hey Wepauls,

I take it you are thinking I am asking about the bumper strip on the back of the rake boards...I am talking about the little round bumpers that go on the rake lift shaft v-levers for the rake lift rods.

[Mechanick]

I use only Zot when i can. They are nylon i think, and will outlast most. Years ago i got a bunch from Murray that were solid nylon or something, wish they still made them.

I might just give the zot ones a try then.