Hello to all,

  I have a question in regards to pinball rubber ring kits... does anyone have the breakdown of pinball ring kits? I am just curious... Many have asked me about that and to be honest, I don't know if the companies have built up their information with time, or if there is a database on this somewhere?

Anyone know?

That would be very handy. Plenty of Gottliebs use cryptic codes in their manuals and it's necessary to cross-reference with PBR. Some of these basement/garage/barn treasures don't have manuals at all. I'm interested.

Quoted from OTTOgd

That would be very handy. Plenty of Gottliebs use cryptic codes in their manuals and it's necessary to cross-reference with PBR. Some of these basement/garage/barn treasures don't have manuals at all. I'm interested.

I hear you... maybe a database would be good to have... hmm...

I'm sure it is some database that they have come up with.  The manual is always incomplete with rubber ring lists or that's what I've always found, ever time I got to shop a machine, I always buy whats listed in the manual and then double it to make sure I have enough.  When I don't I always find I don't have enough.  

And some manuals just don't list everything.  I just re-rubbered Getaway on the weekend.  The manual was missing entries on the plastic posts (5/16" ring) and post sleeves.  If you have a revolving door of pins, then I suggest stocking up on bulk rubber rings.  No more worries after that.

I don't get kits.

I get a lot of every size.

Problem solved.

Quoted from Mrhide

I don't get kits.

I get a lot of every size.

Problem solved.

What if you could get kits locally?

Can't get closer than your own home.  Kits will always be more expensive than buying bulk.  

I have found that most kits are put together from the lists in the factory manuals, which is why they are almost always incomplete.

I usually just use the manual for the game I'm working on. I'm with Phil here, I keep a huge quantity on hand, that way I'm always set ( especially if the manual is not correct ).

When I need to replace any rubber rings, I would use the Gottlieb manuals and they were always bang on. Never needed a kit, each diagram was very clear about 1", 1.5" etc... And the quantity needed per game was perfect.

I keep min. qty 10 of everything on hand and when I have a chance, will replenish.  Small stuff like post rings, etc, 20 is my magic number.

Never mind manuals, many use different measurement standards. Visual works for me.

Ever notice that virtually all new rubber bumpers, regardless where you buy them , are all marked "Happ"?

Suzo Happ, obviously.