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World's Series Out Counter Tips

Removing the outs reel segment assembly from the machine.
The new reel strip cannot be applied while it is in the game.








1. Remove the playfield and turn it upside down in the cabinet to prevent damage.
2. Unhook the spring attaching the reel segment to the playfield shutter slide.
3. Some games have a cotter pin fastener and some have a hairpin fastener holding the reel segment on its axle. Remove this fastener so the reel segment is free to slide off the axle..
4.  Remove the two wood screws attaching the outs advance mechanism to the playfield.
CAUTION: BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO DAMAGE THE ATTACHMENT OF THE OUTS MECHANISM TO THE CENTER TRAP DOOR SUPPORT CASTING. THIS CASTING IS POT METAL AND CAN BE BROKEN VERY EASILY AND REPLACEMENTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE.











5. Slide the advance mechanism toward the center of the playfield while holding the reel segment so it will slide off the axle.
6. The reel segment is now free. Replace the wood screws to prevent damage.









7. Completely clean the reel segment surface where the strip will be applied (I use a wire wheel).



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8. Paint the surface with an oil based metal primer so the glue will hold (let it dry thoroughly)




9. Apply water soluble craft glue to the back side of the strip.













10. Place the strip on the reel segment and press down and remove excess glue with a damp paper towel. (DON'T GET IT  UPSIDE DOWN, USE THIS PHOTO FOR YOUR GUIDE).











11. Attach clamps and let the glue dry.







12. Carefully paint the edges black if necessary to cover the primer.
13. Install and test.

Good luck. If you have a problem and destroy the strip let me know and I'll send you another at no charge.