AboutLarry Bieza Expertise I can answer virtually any question relating to coin operated machines. I have been a BUYER and COLLECTOR for over 25 years and have authored a number of PRICE GUIDES on the subject. My favorite coin operated items are penny arcade machines and pinball games, although I have a vast knowledge in all areas. I also have a huge quantity of coin operated paper advertising which can help date and identify most items.I can answer questions on vending machines, arcade machines, fortune tellers, slot machines, digger/crane machines, gumball machines, peanut machine, gum machine, strength testers, lung testers, pinball machines, gambling machines, bowling machines, etc. I have expertise in the machines from Mills Novelty, Caille, Watling, Keeney, Genco, Chicago Coin, Gottlieb, Bally, Williams, etc.
Experience I have written a number of Price Guides for penny arcade machines AND for pinball games and am considered one of the experts in the hobby on pricing.
Education/Credentials I come from the school of experience. Collecting Coin operated items is my life and hopefully you have some questions to test my abilities!
Expert: Larry Bieza Date: 6/24/2008 Subject: Coin -op
Question Dear Larry,
I have a ols speedway game. It works when you first start but quickly when it heats up the motor that turns the chain for the picture wheel gets real hot and slows way down. Can I find another motor, or who can rebuild this one??
Thanks
Jeff Anderson
Answer Jeff, I assume you're talking about a Chicago Coin speedway game. If you have a bad motor you can likely buy a new one from Multi Products Co. (google them) They made most of the motors for coin ops. The prices are not cheap, however, as it may cost over $200. Larry www.coinoplibrary.com
