Hello...
I am new to the forum and excited to learn more about these machines. I just inherited a Jennings 5c Star Chief and am working to get it back to 100%. I un-jammed the payout mech and have ordered some missing parts including the coin box and pump.
I have a few question I hope you guys could answer.
1. I have yet to find this exact machine with the same 5 jackpot payout. From the service tag it looks like it was for the San Souci Hotel in Vegas starting in the 30s. The Mirage is now there! It was small so perhaps it was customized? I am having a reel hard time finding reward glass and strips. Any thoughts?
2. I saw that part of the mech is disabled by what looks like 50year old wire. All the associated parts are there. After researching this disables the Check Detection Operating System. What is the purpose of this and why would it be disabled?
I appreciate your help.
Thanks
TJ