Reel Situation

[DavidLee]

(no Bally tag), but has model number 785a on a paper tag hanging in the machine.
Reel tapes M220-50a 51a 52a. No numbers stamped on the reel disc, but the diagram-index indicate reels 64 65 66.

The situation is the 3rd reel, it looks like a lemon tree with 7 lemons on it. Machine never pays.
So I had the bright idea to rework the 3rd reel disc and replace the lemons with symbols that would pay.
But that is a lot of work, grinding the disc and making new reel tapes.
The easy option would be, find a set of reels or just the 2nd reel P-484-65 and put it in place of the 3rd reel.
So, looking for a 2nd reel that would work in the machine.
If anyone has one for sale or knows of a place to buy.
I would like to know.

Thank you

[Jon]

David you might be in luck I might have something in the shop




It's gonna cost you

[DavidLee]

Sounds good Jon,
Will PM you.

[DavidLee]

Reel situation solved.
After taking a closer look at the 3rd reel. Found that 5 of the lemons stopped on the second shortest indexed.
The other 2 stopped on the third shortest index, they were on either side of the third BAR.
Which turned out to be a good place to add a couple of PLUMS and patch into the plums payout.
The other 5 LEMONS I wired into the first CHERRY, so now they payout two coins.
Made all new reel tapes as to match, instead of just one tape or symbol pasties.

Plan on adding a feature glass to the top of the machine to indicate the LEMON payout.
Have a few ideas, one being (50 cent LEMONADE), (SWEET LEMONS) or SWEET LEMONADE Pays 50 cents.
Maybe include 777 Jackpot and Service light on the same glass.     

[Jon]

Dave you have gotten so much better in the last year I am amazed of your talents now and your artwork is unbelievable

[DavidLee]

Thanks Jon,
Working on a special feature glass for the top of the machine. But!
After running the machine, a lemon with a cherry on the center reel pays 5 coins.
So might have to refigure the wiring or just make the lemon the same as a third cherry.