Hello from the UK

[g0pkh]

Hello all.
Pete here, I have just found this forum after doing a google search. It is refreshing to find a new Jukebox forum, I did years ago join Phonoland.

I have restored 2 jukeboxes and am currently on my third.

About 5 years ago I restored a Rock-Ola 474, this was my first venture into jukes. I have always been fascinated by them, but could never afford one then.
Came about this by complete chance, and for free.  Being my first juke it took me some time to sort and understand, I was very cautious about tackling it.
It is still working beautifully and sounds great.

The second machine, and earlier Rock-ola 460, this was a complete wreck, it had been imported directly from the US (still had the US plug and 45s)
The cabinet was rotten and mechanism filthy. A lot of hard work and a complete nut and bolt strip down. It too is working and sounding wonderful.


Since completing the 460, I have now acquired an AMI Continental 2.  A machine in a completely different league. Overall it is in good condition, no rechroming required and no cabinet damage. Mechanically Its pretty good, but does require a bit of work and a little bit of rewiring.But nothing major.

There is one problem however, and that is that the pin pusher carrier (the cast part) is cracked, I am hoping that it can be repaired, maybe alloy welded, but don't hold much hope.
I have been able to 3D print a replacement, which will at least enable me to get the machine running. I would like obviously to get the original part refitted. I have posted a couple of pictures of the parts, if anyone has any ideas of a possible repair I would be very interested. However I am sure the plastic part will function properly in the meantime.

I look forward to being an active member on these forums, if only at the moment for offering a little guidance on 70's Rockolas.



I am sure I will need a little guidance myself regarding the AMI


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[cowbytes]

Welcome to the group and a great way to get your juke going with the 3d printer part.... might be seeing more of this done in the future as certain parts become unobtanium! Keep asking around, there should be some spare available off a junked one somewhere....durfee coin op is no more but another has taken over and might be worth to check with as well. Bill Butterfield is another and of course there is always the dreaded "fleabay" from time to time.

[jukenorman]

I think that you should be able to repair that crack with metal loaded epoxy. A small pin or plate laid within the epoxy for an additional bit of mechanical strength will help. I have done quite a number of similar repairs this way; some are still good after thirty years! You can find metal loaded epoxy on ebay in the UK (Devcon is the brand I have used).

On your 460, have you checked the top pivots on the spring loaded bracket assemblies that counter balance the top lid? These are a particularly weak point. The pivot point wears through (the wear isn't particularly noticeable unless it's specifically checked) and the spring assembly then breaks through the glass. I have a 459 in my workshop at the moment awaiting a replacement glass from Stamann. I have fixed and beefed up these pivot point areas.