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Title: Used Tor Coin Op
Post by: xmanicmattx on December 27, 2013, 02:27:53 PM
I recently purchased a used, Blond Tornado Coin Op. It is visually in great condition. After further use and inspection, the play surface bows down to the middle. Its not visually noticeable or I would post a picture but it is noticeable when juggling the ball. Its a negligible amount to most, but now that I noticed it its like a thorn in the side. Is there any way to remedy this aside from changing the field? If not, how hard is it to change the field? Please help. 
Title: Re: Used Tor Coin Op
Post by: marty on December 28, 2013, 09:33:50 AM
some were on a fourm here there was a remedy pictures and every thing had some thing to do with adding some thing to the inside of the table to push agenst the playfeld when the top was closed  you might look at some old posts here
Title: Re: Used Tor Coin Op
Post by: xmanicmattx on December 30, 2013, 12:14:08 AM
I have looked around quite a bit, but most of what I've pulled up from the search is about looking for it when buying and the models that are more known for it. If you know of the link I'd be grateful. It a pain in the ass that you can't search more than once every 20seconds. lol. Thanks. I'm honestly looking into purchasing a Fireball Coin Op and putting the Tornado in a local bar to try and increase the Foos scene in my area. :)
Title: Re: Used Tor Coin Op
Post by: kgstewar on December 30, 2013, 09:27:50 AM
Link showing fix:

http://foosball.com/forum/index.php?topic=1777.msg7334#msg7334
Title: Re: Used Tor Coin Op
Post by: xmanicmattx on January 01, 2014, 12:55:41 PM
Wow. That is a great approach. Ill try it soon and let all know how it goes. Thanks for the link kgstewar.
Title: Re: Used Tor Coin Op
Post by: xmanicmattx on January 03, 2014, 02:33:06 AM
So I tried this this evening. So far, sans a minor setback, it seems to have worked. At first, the lock side wouldn't close all the way as entry hole due to the bolt on the lock mech having a little play on the top. Naught but a minor crack but a little is a lot in this case as it would allow the top to shift angle a little bit if pressed. A Couple tiny shims in the lock hole to eliminate play and the field seems 89.1% better. Thanks again for the link and thanks to original poster.