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by churchfayreuk
Wed Apr 21, 2010 9:17 am
Forum: Discoveries
Topic: Novelty Merchantman Crane
Replies: 96
Views: 59118

Re: Novelty Merchantman Crane ??

I'm now on the lookout for some old 10ps at the local boot sales so I can use the fitted Simplex coin chute. I've just called an electrician to see if they can get me some old braided flex to replace the rubber coated someone fitted, plus replace the motor flex. Its great to have it working - I've c...
by churchfayreuk
Wed Apr 21, 2010 9:08 am
Forum: Discoveries
Topic: Novelty Merchantman Crane
Replies: 96
Views: 59118

Re: Novelty Merchantman Crane ??

Motor in place:
by churchfayreuk
Tue Apr 20, 2010 10:44 pm
Forum: Discoveries
Topic: Novelty Merchantman Crane
Replies: 96
Views: 59118

Re: Novelty Merchantman Crane ??

The latest Up-date: Well like I said in my last post, it's going to be working by the end of April. Well it is. !!YIPPEE!! I was digging through a mountain of old spares and came across, what I think was a old pusher motor. It looked like it might do my job! So wired it up on the bench to see the RP...
by churchfayreuk
Mon Apr 05, 2010 10:30 pm
Forum: Discoveries
Topic: Novelty Merchantman Crane
Replies: 96
Views: 59118

Re: Novelty Merchantman Crane ??

Oh well it's Easter <well been and gone> Now I'm going to book a nervous breakdown in for April late!! It's been manic on my repair side. Everybody from South Shields Newcastle, right down to Weymouth has been serviced, NOW IT'S MY TIME! The Merchantman is going to work by the end of April. I'm gett...
by churchfayreuk
Wed Mar 03, 2010 8:51 am
Forum: Discoveries
Topic: Novelty Merchantman Crane
Replies: 96
Views: 59118

Re: Novelty Merchantman Crane ??

Hi Guys, you have been outstanding in helping me with my quest. There seems to be the general consensus that a 110v will do - so looking down those lines, not only here in the Good old UK, but now I've got friends far and wide scouting for me too (more Christmas cards on the list). One question - mo...
by churchfayreuk
Tue Mar 02, 2010 9:57 pm
Forum: Discoveries
Topic: Novelty Merchantman Crane
Replies: 96
Views: 59118

Re: Novelty Merchantman Crane ??

That's the kiddy, is that in one of your machines? I even have the original wooden block, and the nuts!! I think the 110volt is going to be my only option. I'm sure at least I can keep looking. As soon as I'm running I will post again. It's been great hearing from all, and THANK-YOU all very much, M...
by churchfayreuk
Mon Mar 01, 2010 10:56 pm
Forum: Discoveries
Topic: Novelty Merchantman Crane
Replies: 96
Views: 59118

Re: Novelty Merchantman Crane ??

After a few textings and a couple of calls I finally got to meet the guy and see the motor. It's a UK Replacement with gearbox !PUZZLED! So we agreed a price and off I went - I was like a kid with a new toy, straight to the workshop to fit my find and bring the old man to life :shock: !PUNISH! !PUNI...
by churchfayreuk
Thu Feb 25, 2010 7:32 am
Forum: Discoveries
Topic: Novelty Merchantman Crane
Replies: 96
Views: 59118

Re: Novelty Merchantman Crane ??

Hi Guys, (oh and Ladies ) I've just checked the ebay one, and that's from a pusher - it's quite a bit bigger, plus main problem is the speed ratio needs to slower. But THANKS I've located an original motor :burp: , and had a TEXT conversation, but that's as far as it's got :!?!: Now need to get a pr...
by churchfayreuk
Fri Feb 19, 2010 11:34 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Coin Pushers.
Replies: 3
Views: 7709

Re: Coin Pushers.

How old and how big ,? I have a Harry Levy ShowBoat Pusher. Complete , need slight work ( A few of the coin doors ( MDF, are swollen ) . Its for sale , too big for my place plus not my line >offers :!?!: There was some Old very basic pushers isn the arcade on Clacton Pier, (Ted Harrison ) he has mov...
by churchfayreuk
Fri Feb 19, 2010 11:17 pm
Forum: Discoveries
Topic: Novelty Merchantman Crane
Replies: 96
Views: 59118

Re: Novelty Merchantman Crane ??

Thanks for the response. I've just tonight had a reply back from the USA in relation to a motor, but it's 110 volt :( BUT I'm following a lead given to me from the UK (will keep you posted). But please keep looking for me, UPDATE 19/Feb: I've just opened the L/H door - it was locked with old non-ori...
by churchfayreuk
Thu Feb 18, 2010 10:05 am
Forum: Discoveries
Topic: Novelty Merchantman Crane
Replies: 96
Views: 59118

Novelty Merchantman Crane

I've just acquired a Novelty Merchantman Crane as an office show piece. I work as a repairer alongside my arcade crane processor business, http://WWW.CHURCHFAYREUK.COM. Any of you out there who own arcades and operate cranes (Toppers, Megas, etc.) probably have my Powerplay box in it. I was working ...