Pinbot rivets & lamps questions

bongoben

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Hey... 2 questions

1) I have a new set of plastics I am installing for my Pinbot. I didn't even think of the fact that the piece shown in the pic below has the extra lamp cover part that is riveted on to the plastic piece. There are also a couple more attached to a plastic piece on the left side of the cab. Anybody know where I might be able to acquire new rivets that would work for this situation? Any other options to make this work? I haven't even figured out how I'm going to get the old rivets off to remove that orange lamp covers yet. I may end up just ordering a few new lamp covers although I haven't even looked to see if they're available. Fortunately I have about 5 other parts I neglected to order in my last couple orders so I am already making a list of parts I need to find.

2) Does anybody know the whereabouts of a lamp layout for the playfield? I didn't pay attention to which lamps were the #89 bulbs and which were the #1251 bulbs when I was taking them out so now I'm not sure which go where. The manual, at least from what I've seen, isn't much help.

Thanks!
 

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Alright... I believe I have found the correct lamp domes on a couple parts sites so I'll just buy three new ones. My next question is in regards to the rivets. Anybody know what size/length the rivets should be for these? Outside of spending $30 or $190 on a rivet tool is there an easier way to fasten rivets. I'm thinking something like being able to attach a small metal ball bearing to one side of a pliers so as to compress the rivet walls outwards. Anything a bit easier than my makeshift idea?
 
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