Safely clear a blackout on the Brunswick Pinsetter

This is how to safely clear a blackout on the Brunswick Pinsetter. I’ll explain briefly how it happens, what turns off the Pinsetter, where the safety switches are and how to properly unjam the Pinsetter without getting hurt or using a crowbar. Give me a thumbs up, drop me a comment, but most of all subscribe to my page and share it around! / @garagebowlingalley and on Facebook / garagebowlingalley

[@lanemechanicdavid2759]

Nice lane!! Those pins look nice those are Brunswick glow pins with the crowns there amazing pins to run and bowl against!!

[@GarageBowlingAlley]

Thank you ! Those pins seem to be very popular 🎳😁🎳

[@KeithCapeesh]

I've currently made myself a tutorial playlist out of your videos because I would be lost without them. Thank you very much for these helpful tips!

[@GarageBowlingAlley]

Wow! Thanks for the kind words and use of the videos to help you out. Glad to know that. Where do you work ?

[@KeithCapeesh]

@@GarageBowlingAlley Toronto Lanes LLC ohio

[@ThinkCleverAndSmart]

Your machine is probably the cleanest I’ve seen. And the fact that it’s among the oldest around makes it even better :)

[@GarageBowlingAlley]

Thank you for noticing. I do need to give it a good vacuuming off but I’m guilty of sitting on it with spray cleaner and cleaning different parts. They love some TLC

[@ThinkCleverAndSmart]

@@GarageBowlingAlley Yeah it's much nicer to work on when it's clean I'd imagine

[@PinoyBowlerGS92]

This is even better than crappy AMF Table Jams which were horrible to clear out, let alone the cups wanted to bite your fingers off when they violently snap back when you clear out a pin. Great video as always to your channel ! 😉.

[@GarageBowlingAlley]

Thank you ! I saw a post the other day and a guy was asking how to clear a pin jammed in the machine. What to take off first. Several were encouraging it. NOOO! Simply crank the machine backward and it reverses what it just did then you remove all the pins and turn it back on. I’ve heard of moving decks being broken by people using crowbars trying to unwedge the pin which is simply wrong as well. Then you’ve killed a Pinsetter. Hopefully everyone know how but if they don’t and even one person watching this and learns how to do something better, then I’m happy with trying to help. Thanks for watching 😁🎳

[@PinoyBowlerGS92]

@@GarageBowlingAlley I have a video of a fail on an AMF 82-90 XL where the table drops. That mechanic tho was unable to lower the table from the chassis since the double shuttled pin causes the Cups to stay in dead straight vertical position and made the table almost came back to the home position. The dropping part is like the very wrong way and he kept checking the table after that without noticing my League mates bowling on that pair are already impatient. Here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYXMfYJqhMd4Y7c

[@GarageBowlingAlley]

Ouch!! I assume they got it going. That thing bounced like a big guy on a trampoline! I don’t know my AMF too well, I worked on 70s years ago and seen 30s but the 90 and 70 must be very similar in operation. Parts wise. The sweep and table seem like what I remember on 70s. I remember you’d crank each to zero then hit a button to say it was at zero, if I remember right. 12 lanes were new 24 older. In my 9 months I don’t think I got more than 2 calls on the first 12. They ran nice! I’m still a Brunswick fan by far.

[@Bassmaster1256]

Nice video and you're promoting safety. When you get the chance put the proper size 'x' washer on the 'x' pin for the clutch lever bearing. lol

[@emily6734]

Thank you so much for these videos! I started working at a bowling alley 2 months ago and have been learning the back and the various stops. These videos have been a great help.

[@GarageBowlingAlley]

Glad you're enjoying them. Anytime I can help shoot me a pm or email [e-mail] directly

[@centric-jet8]

Imperial lanes I've bowled there before

[@Hulkamaniac123456]

I really miss working on a pinsetter like this. It was so much fun!

[@GarageBowlingAlley]

Me too. Then a local church closing gave me this opportunity. I love playing with and working on one.

[@techkingdata9338]

I found your blackout video...I have officially subscribed.

[@vilheim11]

Just bought 6 a2 pin setters for home use. So these are very informative videos and I appreciate them!

[@mr.ksplacekevynmarshall7721]

Wow! You bought six of them. Hopefully you will post videos of your project. That's six less pinsetters in a scrap heap somewhere.

[@vilheim11]

@@mr.ksplacekevynmarshall7721 yes! My exact thought. I can only put one in my house, but I will find homes for the others so I don’t see them destroyed as well.

[@relaxative2939]

Thank you for the work and knowledge you’ve provided everyone.

[@GarageBowlingAlley]

My pleasure! If there is ever anything specific you need help with, don't hesitate to reach out!

[@Jamison42166]

we had a pinchaser once tried to get ahead of the game and cleaned all the cross conveyor belts before the league started.. well the league started and we found out he had cleaned all the cross conveyors with lane oil... Do'h!

[@MotorsMechanic]

Sir. This video is awesome and very helpful. I'm training to do some Pin Chasing and it is so much to learn. It's a very slow process and I'm told to not rush the learning. The guys who's teaching me is a mechanic and has been doing it for like 20 years. I train during league bowling. I want to learn how to correct most situations that occur during league bowling. 180s, Out of range, blackouts, hanging pins (bananas), etc. I've watched this video probably 10 times. I really like how you name all the components. I'd would really appreciate it if you could do a video on spotting a few pins. Like the 4 and 7 or the 1 and 3. I don't care of the certain number. You choose the number if you want. 1,2, and 10 (another example). It appears to be pretty easy. But I could use a video. Thanks in advance. Love what you're doing. Keep it up. 💯 By the way. This system that you are using is the same system that I am training on.

[@GarageBowlingAlley]

Great to hear another newbie is joining the pinsetter world. I love love love the Brunswick pinsetter. I'll do a video on respotting pins seems easy enough but at the same time I can see where one would have no idea where to start. Thanks for the suggestion !

[@GarageBowlingAlley]

And check out the "how to" and "how do" playlists if you haven't already. Thanks !

[@keithchrysler3732]

Do you have a video on changing scissors?Also, I had a situation where the turret would not index and was dropping pins. I performed a blackout procedure even though the machine did not turn off. Recycled it several times after that and all was well again. I wasn't aware of the turret switch under the cross convoy switch until I saw this video. Understand, our machines are worn badly and that might be a factor. GREAT VIDEO as usual!

[@GarageBowlingAlley]

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[@douro20]

I wonder if any of these have been set up with an alarm which will go off during a blackout condition?

[@mr.bowl1469]

Nice video! Can you do a video where you cycle the machine by using the solenoid for both first and second ball? That would make a great video!

[@GarageBowlingAlley]

View from on top while hitting the reset button ? Or from the front bowlers view ?

[@mr.bowl1469]

@@GarageBowlingAlley a view of the solenoid, so I guess from the top. Like a view of you pulling up on the plunger to cycle the machine

[@toddedenstrom1466]

put a rag under the holding arm

[@GarageBowlingAlley]

Great idea! Never thought of that

[@ralphhudson6988]

I used to help out at a small center. This issue only happened to me once. I knew I had to back it up. I got the pins on top out, and it was not as pretty as your demonstration.

[@GarageBowlingAlley]

I did another on the pins on top of the deck scenario. So many possibilities but when you figure out which one it is and correct it, it's satisfying.

[@paperplan3]

when i watch it, then i wish to built and scripting in roblox. thats amazing

[@Styix]

first

[@bamaslamma1003]

What voltage to these run on? 2 pole breaker suggests 208/240 volts, 1 phase.

[@centric-jet8]

230 volts to power the pinsetter

[@FurbyGaming125]

The Pinsetter Has An On Off Power?

[@fazbearentertainmentinc6514]

I been waiting for my whole life to be a mechanic and I only have 3 more years until I’m old enough

[@GarageBowlingAlley]

It’s an amazing machine. I hope you get the chance to work on them one day and catch the bug 😁🎳

[@PinBoy626]

I kinda wanted to own a center I want to own a 20 lane center or maybe 16 bowling is a fun hobby I am almost old enough to become a mechanic

[@GarageBowlingAlley]

I’m with you. A nice small center with leagues and enough open play to support the bottom line. Treat people right. Have good food and reliable machines.

[@fazbearentertainmentinc6514]

@@GarageBowlingAlley finally somebody speaks my language

[@lanemechanicdavid2759]

Sometimes the lanes can be a pain but you will do great if that’s what you do!!! There really fun I run a 56 lane center and it’s lots of fun

[@keithchrysler3732]

Our one pinsetter is having problems where the turret cage gets out of time with the spider, thus causing blackouts. Spilling pins all over the upper moving deck. Our techs have been there for 40 years in some cases and nobody can fix this! Any suggestions?

[@GarageBowlingAlley]

Sounds like it’s not locking after it indexes (dropping pins into the buckets) Let me do some thinking and get a couple ideas I’m assuming that it’s happening right after it drops the 10 pins that it’s not locking The interlock probe, make sure it’s not binding on the blocking fingers. The probe keeps the pins from dropping when it’s not time. It could be hanging up on the fingers and not going back in place I’ll go out and shoot a video for you and explain a few things. Look for it today.

[@keithchrysler3732]

We replaced the 5 pin trigger the other day and it works much better but still sends me ghost calls. I got a call for a turret error but when I got there, there was no service light flashing and people were still bowling. I told them at the desk I wanted it to run but they refused. Sad, because I want to get all of the bugs out of it. The ramp on the 5 pin trigger was broken off so that the spider wouldn't return to home position.

[@centric-jet8]

Check blocking finger on the 10 pin side might need replacing and make sure the machine is at 270 degrees and turned off

[@camerynwozniak6753]

Hey, so I had a blackout, cleared the jam! But yet I still have no power, micro switch is working, 1 and second ball light work as well, but still no power! Held the reset button down and still can’t get power! Any advice?

[@GarageBowlingAlley]

So you have power to the 1/2 ball lights but the motor isn’t kicking in ? What about the deck light ? Or no power at all ? Pm me if you’re on FB to garage bowling alley or Robert Natho

[@camerynwozniak6753]

@@GarageBowlingAlley okay I added You and Mr.Rob

[@kirkthejerkthe1st]

How long is that lane? Does it ever get conditioned?

[@GarageBowlingAlley]

The lane itself is 20 feet long. By condition are you talking about oiling? or maintenance? It gets oiled every weekend for the extended live videos, but for maintenance we have never done anything to it. It is nearing needing to be re-finished though. Hmm.. thats another video idea.. 🤔 ~Aaron