Newbie, My first game.......Space Duel

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Here is my first purchase in this new and exciting world! I will be looking to expand soon. So for anyone near Ohio that has some things for sale, dont be afraid to let me know.
 

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congrats! and welcome to klov and the vector club, my second machine was a space duel and i sold it a couple of months ago, its a great game though, have fun!
 
Now remember i am a total newbie at this. What steps would i go through to fix the marquee light?

Most likely it's the starter or the bulb. Sometimes the bulb just needs a little moving around to get any corrosion scrapped off the connections.

Oh yeah start by taking the screws out of the top marquee bracket, then if you have a security torx (Harbor & Freight) loosen the bottom bracket a little so you don't have to pry the tempered glass marquee out. Believe me, you don't want your second purchase to be a replacement marquee!!
 
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Unscrew the bolts holding the glass marquee (don't drop it!) and check the fluorescent tube behind it. Many times the tube is simply loose or missing but you can pickup a replacement at a local hardware store. Another common issue is the FS-4 starter. Again, cheap and readily available.

Scan the forums here for specifics but a great place to start is to check the wiring harness to ensure it has not been hacked up and cut but a previous owner. The light is not going to work if it has no power.
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This is an easy win and a good place to get started with your new game/hobby.
 
Here is my first purchase in this new and exciting world! I will be looking to expand soon. So for anyone near Ohio that has some things for sale, dont be afraid to let me know.

congrats on picking one the of best games ever made(My top 5)..

Some things you should consider.. space duels wiring is very similar to gravitar and black widow. If you have some skills, you could play both in the same cab.

There was a space duel to major havoc kit. So if you have any interest, you could probably track that one down too.

Since your just getting started, make a list of games you want and track them down. Don't start buying games just because they are cheap... You will end up with a bunch of blah games you can't get rid of. Space is the most important factor..

Cheap games are good for one thing.. Parts donors... You can't buy good monitors anymore, so keep that in mind when your getting games(fix what you got or find a donor game).
 
Congrats on the Space Duel. Another game I should never have sold. Had a Major Havoc kit for it too. Great game with cool side art. Yours is really nice, so was mine. How much? Welcome to the club/obsession.
 
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