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Hi. I recently purchased from the US this machine. The machine I believe is in good condition and works well. The machine includes a playmeter (Mills) which appears as though it was supplied originally with the machine. However the crank on the playmeter is broken and as a result will not link with the activating rod. I would really like to have this playmeter in operation (it activates manually) but it is riveted to the mechanism base and not possible to remove to repair without removing those rivets which I would prefer not to do. I wonder whether anyone would be able to give me any suggestions on the best way then to remove the crank for repair/replacement? Thks & rgds Wayne

There are many different styles of play counters, and are usually not riveted to any part of the machine.
Most machines do not have them, but had a place to mount one, if it was originally ordered that way.
The rivet showing on yours, is probably the one holding the back piece on the counter itself. If you take
the machine screw out, which is next to it, it should come off.
I don't know of anyone that has spare parts for these, but at least you will be able to work on it easier,
or replace it with another. Counters are available on eBay from time to time.

Thanks SLOT DYNASTY I really appreciate your reply. The two machine screws actually retain the lower plate and the rivets retain the whole playmeter (pics below). I suspect I will need to remove those rivets and then repair the crank as I doubt this crank would now be available.

I have been able to obtain a counter arm from Dave Berten who has provided his usual superb customer service. Wayne