Going to look at a used valley bar box this weekend and am curious if there are any hidden problems that I should be looking out for? I'm not a table mechanic so I figured I'd ask the guys who know what they are doing and see frequently. I am under the impression that the valleys are durable, and being one piece slate could only really need a new set of rubber and a good recover job. Other than that what am I looking for? Thank You.
Valley Concerns?
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Most important, you want to make sure the slate is not cracked. Also check the rails for rubber quality. You'll want to look for both loose spots (fixable) and dead rails (replacable). Also common is stripped hardware. I've seen plenty of hacked tables with cross threaded rail bolts and popped t-nuts in the rails. Lastly, check all of the ball return and coin hardware if it has it to make sure everything operates smoothly. You may also want to inspect the legs and make sure there are no cracks around the bottom and make sure the levellers turn smoothly.
Geez, I guess I made it sound like Valleys are problematic!
No, really, most of that stuff can be fixed. The slate and rails can get expensive compared to the price you pay for a used table. A lot of the rest of the stuff is somewhat reasonable if you do have to repair or replace anything.
If you have any questions once you do see the table, let us know.
Geez, I guess I made it sound like Valleys are problematic!
No, really, most of that stuff can be fixed. The slate and rails can get expensive compared to the price you pay for a used table. A lot of the rest of the stuff is somewhat reasonable if you do have to repair or replace anything.If you have any questions once you do see the table, let us know.
Where are you located? I have some 8 ft Valley's and Dynamo's for very short money.
Jay
Jay
valley
One way to find out how well the table will last is to know how old it is..try to find a number or letters with the ball door removed-if the door is removed beware there is a reason..
pre 1988 used U23 cushions...88-01/02 used K55...02 to present is K66...
Not all cushions that came on valleys table have the optimum noise height of 1 7/16..some are 1 13/32 or 1 3/8 depending on rails made by different manufactures thru out the years..
-I have noticed that vendors that sell there old coin op tables take the ceramic magnetic block out that makes the coin op pretty much useless
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Rob.M
One way to find out how well the table will last is to know how old it is..try to find a number or letters with the ball door removed-if the door is removed beware there is a reason..
pre 1988 used U23 cushions...88-01/02 used K55...02 to present is K66...
Not all cushions that came on valleys table have the optimum noise height of 1 7/16..some are 1 13/32 or 1 3/8 depending on rails made by different manufactures thru out the years..
-I have noticed that vendors that sell there old coin op tables take the ceramic magnetic block out that makes the coin op pretty much useless
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Rob.M
Slate?
Thanks for all the info, but my question is how the heck can I look for cracked slate if the table is covered? Also just out of curiousity does anybody know what a new set of rubber costs for a 7 footer? The coin op is already out of the table but the door, etc are still there. It just acts like a ball return table now.
Thanks for all the info, but my question is how the heck can I look for cracked slate if the table is covered? Also just out of curiousity does anybody know what a new set of rubber costs for a 7 footer? The coin op is already out of the table but the door, etc are still there. It just acts like a ball return table now.
i'm very glad you created this thread
i too am in the process of finding a "used" but fair condition Valley 7" table.
i am in so. calif. and have been fortunate enough to have a few that are within my budget
but didn't know what to be on the lookout for as far as "issues or concerns" regarding the table.
i too am curious as how to "inspect" a table for possible faults/repair concerns.
keep me posted and i'll try to do the same. regards, -marlo
i too am in the process of finding a "used" but fair condition Valley 7" table.
i am in so. calif. and have been fortunate enough to have a few that are within my budget
but didn't know what to be on the lookout for as far as "issues or concerns" regarding the table.
i too am curious as how to "inspect" a table for possible faults/repair concerns.
keep me posted and i'll try to do the same. regards, -marlo