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Could not resist getting these for the machine carrying beast. unfortunately 74 will not be out for another four years and even then would have to be fitted to a brand new car so settled for my birthday year.

Here is a guide into stripping, cleaning a BF timer, this is the same for all the main grey covered timers. As in all clean ups and restores, I recommend that you take pictures of everything before and during any work so you have reference if things get a bit Pete Tong.😁 Remove the complete main control panel from the machine and Select the timer you want to clean and remove it from the main panel, usually by four bolts, two either end but not unusual to find just two. I'm using a small timer for some references but this applies to any of the larger versions too as the timer you may want to service could be the size in first picture. Disconnected from the panel The timer is still held by all the cam switch and motor loom wiring. You do NOT need to take all the wires off the switches, leave them all connected. However, due to age and getting very brittle. if there are any wiring spade connectors loose or come away easily, they need replacing with new spade connectors and suggest this is done now before moving on or it could result in many loose wires and unless you know exactly where they came from then expect problem faults after rebuilding the unit. The second picture shows the worst possible timer with connector problems. at the time this picture was taken the only original connectors are the white, all the blue and red connectors are replacements. All these connections must be tight to ensure good contact with the switch and for the game to operate as it should. Loose cam switch connections are just about the main culprit in many electro faults today so do check to see if All your machines timer switch connections are secure.

Yep, that's a good rule to go by, but sometimes preventative maintenance can avoid problems in the future and prolong the service life. Good luck.

Without being too picky, regardless of it's rarity it's not exactly in mint condition. If you look around the main glass, it is flaking all around the outer edges on both panels. I would want to fully inspect it's interior condition too before parting with that much cash.

That's what made them good to play. They couldn't be totally fleeced by the pros, leaving us normal punters a chance at a few shillings.