v 63 light problems

[Duane73]

I have been trying to get the light behind the coca cola sign on my v63 to work..I had to replace the switch, got a new bulb and starter..Then I plugged it in pushed the switch and the bulb blew..Got another bulb, checked everything and tried again..This time the bulb would pulse bright and dim. It did not flicker it would just have a slow pulse the all of the sudden smoke rolled out just above the coin bezel..I hit the switch to turn it off and tried to find where the smoke came from..No burnt wires but the little black box I guess it is the ballast was very very hot...From this, anyone got and ideas what the problem might be..

[MoonDawg]

       Bad ballast!

[Duane73]

Where can I pick up a new one at??

[dr galaga]

I think I picked up one at Menard's.

[David D]

Make sure you get the correct size, when I checked Menards and HD the ballasts in stock were all too large.  I ended up buying one on ebay the part number was LC-4-9-C.

[MoonDawg]

        Regular hardware stores and big box stores only like to stock large equipment
for buildings. Look up "Specalty Lighting" stores in your phone book, they carry all
sizes, take your old one with you.
        Since they only cost about $5.00 you should pick up an extra for your next
machine, saves a lot of money by not blowing out brand new bulbs 
        BTW.....another machine will find you real soon! 

[zadd]

Ace Hardware has them  and anything else you might need to get it going .

[Duane73]

Thanks for the help..I'll try it again tomorrow..Results to follow.....

[bubba]

My Home Depot has them... I've also seen them in Lowes...

[loman4ec]

Unless your really into originality its better to buy a whole new light from a hardware store and use it. They are safer and can be switched. when I restore a square top I always but a new under the counter light from home depot and take it apart and mount the insides into the machine. Its much more efficient, easier to find replacement bulbs and have a switch in line that I mount under the sign.

Here are pics from two different V56's I did this to. It works great. an look at the wiring it shows that I mounted the switch under the sign so open the coin door and up at the top is an on-off switch.