Rock-ola 425 Newbie Questions

Hello,
I recently acquired a 1964 Rock-ola 425 Grand Prix; its my first jukebox. After buying a new idler wheel it "works," except...
1. It selects and plays the correct record about 2/3 of the time. Other wise it picks a selection which is right next to the one I select, or, goes right back to the "idle" position after making a rotation (the basket which holds all the records).
2. At times it sounds terrific (as good as you'd expect from old speakers and old 45's), usually in the first 15 min. or so. Then, the sound sometimes degenerates a bit, and is prone to just cut out mid play, then start making sound again intermittently.
3. When you hit the free play button inside the cabinet, it only allows a handful of free plays, then stops.
4. Lets say you make 8 selections, it might only play 3 then give up!
I'm a little lost as to where to start tackling these issues. Any and all advice will be greatly appreciated. Also, I'm in San Francisco and would love to know of any clubs/resources in that area. Thank you!

Hi Danny,
Welcome !
1. There are two different problems here--one, the read-out arm adjustment will account for the "one-off"selection, and 2. the write in is not being accomplished, when it goes back to the home position.
2. This would indicate failing "electronics" in the amplifier. Just exactly what, needs to be determined--
3. Don't quite understand your complaint here--It should add one free credit for every one, or two (depending on how it is setup) times you operate the switch--Operating the switch is not intended to put the phono on "continuous free play".
4. Same problem as in the 2nd half of question #1--failure to write in. Why, needs to be determined--
If you want to fix it yourself, I would advise purchasing the Service Manual Package, from one of the "ligit" sellers listed above in the announcements section.
--And since I am also in the San Francisco area (No "clubs", that I know of), you can hire me to do it for you---
contact me off list, if you wish-- Ron Rich