Need Bally V series handle mechanism

[slcjeeper]

Hello all!  I'm nearing the end of a restoration of a V-2096-47 and need some parts (especially Bally spring part # SP-100-383) or a complete handle mechanism for a Bally V 1000 / 2000 Series video slot machine. Thanks in advance! 

[Amechanic]

I have handle Mech assemblies here, but they don't look like that one inside your, mines from the E-Series machines.. I'd gladly sell you a whole handle mech out of a E-Series if the parts were interchangeable.. Could you pickup a spring at your local hardware store? Most have drawers full these types of items down the nut and bolt isles.. Not too many V-Series machines still around unless they are video pokers, and they don't have a handle mech..

[slcjeeper]

Thanks for the reply Amechanic.  Several other parts on the handle mechanism are worn beyond serviceability and need replacement and before I machine some new parts, I thought I would ask for and luckily find something.  As for the spring,  since the original one is missing,  I don't know the length, gauge or weight.  Once the unit is back together I'll be trying different springs, but again, was hoping I could avoid having to do so.

[Amechanic]

I have been doing this for about 20 years, and I've never put my hands on a V1000 video slot..

[slcjeeper]

Fortunately I know where 2 other working machines are. I may just attempt to borrow a spring for sizing.

[Amechanic]

I’m back in Michigan, so I don’t think many made it back here.