Identify Playfield Component

[panpar227]

Can anyone tell me the name of the playfield part circled in this picture?

 

[Sciddleybop]

Yes it's called a t nut. They are hammered in and act as a captive nut to secure long screws from above the playfield

 

[panpar227]

Thank you!

Any tips on getting them out? Several on my playfield are just spinning round no matter which way I turn.

The three spikes seem flat like they have never been put in right

 

[silverfox0786]

on the play fields side get a rod same diameter as hole but not so it goes through, it needs to be able to fit on top the t nuts metal ring area

then hit lightly with a hammer the rod and it will pop out ready for a new one to go in

 

[panpar227]

It's got the plastic column and screw still in place so I can't do that

Think I'm going to bend the tnut base up and try and grip it with some pliers while I try and undo the screw.

 

[Hurray Banana]

Get a thin flat blade screwdriver under the tee nut and gently lever it up. keep moving round the four quadrants. Once it's up enough you should be able to get some pliers on it to grip it while you unscrew the part connected to it.

 

[Sciddleybop]

Or cut the screw head off and drop it through. New t nuts and screws are cheap from pinball heaven/mania. Don't waste your time on them mate. Just cut the buggers and be done with it