Wurlitzer 5250

[scudie]

Hi folks

I have a Wurlitzer 5250 that I would like to adapt so as when I press an electrical switch it registers several credits.
So far I have tried a momentary push switch connected to the coin switch wiring, and when I press the switch I do get a credit but just the one, I can see that the credit unit is totally mechanical apart from the previously mentioned coin switch. 
I really don't want to make any un reversible modifications to the 5250, & don't want to bother with coins.
I realise I could just make it free play by stopping it deducting the credits.
But I like the idea of fitting a small switch in the coin aperture opening with a coin fixed to the switch, & getting several credits for one press. Any suggestions?

cheers Paul
 

[Ron Rich]

Hi Paul,
Is this a WurliTzer", or a WurliTzer GMBH ? I am not familiar with that model, but is there only one coin switch? Does that phono have a "pricing unit", or a "pricing, accumulator unit" ? Ron Rich

[scudie]

Hi Ron
Sorry about the lack of clarification, the Wurlitzer 5250 is not a phono but a wallbox ie remote selector, yes there is just the one electrical coin switch.
Cheers Paul

[Ron Rich]

Hi Paul,
I had assumed it was the wallbox -LOL-- however, only one switch throws me ? I don't know of any post WW2 wall boxes, or Jukes with only "one" coin switch, other then some CD players that take paper money--- ? If set up for USA use, it would have had at least 3, possibly 4 ? Do you have the manual ? If so, check out the pricing section as to which switch has what function-- and again, not being familiar with WurliTzer products, does it have a "select after EACH coin" type, or an accumulator type, pricing unit ? Ron Rich

[scudie]

Hi Ron
Definitely only the one switch in both the 5210 and 5250.
Yes I have the manual for it and if I drop a coin in it will add the correct amount of credits that are associated to the value of the coin.
The single switch is activated by a lever, on the end of the lever there is a paddle that catches the coin, the coin does not immediately drop through to the coin box, but sits on the paddle, the switch is activated & the mechanism advances to the credit position.
It is not untill the selection buttons are pressed & the motor restarts that the paddle now moves away & allows the coin to pass to the coin box, it is as the paddle releases the coin that the mechanism turns a wheel that adds the credits.
As each selection is made the system of levers release the ratchet system this system removes a credit for each selection made.
It would be a make selections after each coin system.

[Ron Rich]

Hi Paul,
I do recall that system as used in a phono-- there are "no coin switches"--just a motor advance switch, and a mechanical way to determine which "paddle" is being held. # of "credits" is dependent on size of coin (s). Nothing I can think of to do, if I'm correct--sorry.
Ron Rich