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Upgrading the motor and controller on an old vintage game


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We call this cord cutting.  If your old board could use some help, or has stopped working, try adding a Field Drive Motion Generator and PlayAction Remote Control to the old board. Just peel off the adhesive backing and stick the motor in the opposite end zone from the old plug-in motor. Add two batteries, plug the Remote into the Motor and let 'er rip. You can remove the motor and reposition it until you get the performance you're looking for. Then get out some side cutters and cut that cord! If you like the plug in variety, buy our Ultimate Game's accessories and do the same thing.

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I have done this to an old 620, and it runs like new. It ran so well I actually got some offers for it! 

Remember, if your old board no longer runs, the problem is most likely at the switch. 

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I did this to my '72 Dolphins board!  😄  I had to drill out the rivets that held the old motor in place, then put aluminum tape over the holes.  Then placed a field cover over it so you can't see the holes/aluminum tape.  😉  Came out pretty well!  

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