BTTF Club Whoa. This is heavy

Quoted from Irishbastard:
Just a dirty potentiometer.... (Spray with contact cleaner, work back and forth)
https://www.fender.com/articles/tech-talk/control-crackle-cleaning-your-pots-and-switches-can-help
Also, your ball lock issue sounds like the ball lock switch not registering..

thanks i'll spray it with some deoxit

So I think the ball lock is registering because the pin is changing modes: lights dim, music changes, etc - basically it goes back to the new ball start where you're shooting the skill shot. It just isn't ejecting a ball into the shooter lane.

Thanks for the help.

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#352 4 years ago

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PappyBoyington

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Murphy, TX

12y 77,800 1,789 14 26 1

Quoted from jake35:
Delorean looks great. How did you mount it?

I cut a thin piece of tin and doubled it over. Bent it to lean the right way then I screwed it to the bottom of the car then the other end to a single post in the back of the game.

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#353 4 years ago

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BrewersArcade

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Quoted from ypurchn:
You’ll never believe it!
So I adjusted the volume up and down and the problem has gone away... weird and dumb but it worked. So what’s the underlying cause?

Had this same issue if you look at page 5 or 6 of this thread. I took the volume pot assembly cover off and sprayed electronics cleaned and turned the volume pot in both directions and it resolved my issue. Just needs to get the dirt out!

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#354 4 years ago

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Pinchild

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Eagle, ID

5y 54,800 737 12 44

Quoted from PappyBoyington:
Almost finished with the playfield part of my restoration. Need to add the drop stickers. I added the Delorean made by Welly from Amazon. I also added two spotlights on the right sling.
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Can you please share the link for the Delorean?
Looks excellent I would like to order as well.
Thanks

#355 4 years ago

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Pinchild

Pinside member

Eagle, ID

5y 54,800 737 12 44

Any help in the way of touch up paint for my BTTF
Blue area on cabinet?

Does anyone have the color code from a previous match?

Thanks
My machine is on the way!
Very Excited

#356 4 years ago

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ypurchn

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https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/roads-where-were-going-we-dont-need-roads-bttf-restoration#post-3819160

Quoted from Pinchild:
Any help in the way of touch up paint for my BTTF
Blue area on cabinet?
Does anyone have the color code from a previous match?
Thanks
My machine is on the way!
Very Excited

He says it may not be exact to factory but matches the decals he purchased

#357 4 years ago

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Pinchild

Pinside member

Eagle, ID

5y 54,800 737 12 44

Quoted from ypurchn:
He says it may not be exact to factory but matches the decals he purchased
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/roads-where-were-going-we-dont-need-roads-bttf-restoration#post-3819160

Thank you very much!
I'll test it and post after.
Very much appreciated.

4 months later

#358 4 years ago

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BrewersArcade

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http://bayareaamusements.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=DC-217

Anyone have a set or know a source to obtain the pop bumper Delorean decals? I can't believe these haven't been reproduced. Please hit me up if you have a set I could buy off you!

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#359 4 years ago

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MeesterPieter

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's-hertogenbosch

11y 46,650 265 5 14

ive recreated them in photoshop, sent me a message if you want the files to print them yourself

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#360 4 years ago

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BrewersArcade

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Quoted from MeesterPieter:
ive recreated them in photoshop, sent me a message if you want the files to print them yourself

Got em and think I may have found a printer. Can anyone do me a favor and measure the diameter of the decal on the pop bumper so I know what size to order. Thank you!!

#361 4 years ago

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Irishbastard

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12y 89,800 1,925 11

Quoted from BrewersArcade:
Got em and think I may have found a printer. Can anyone do me a favor and measure the diameter of the decal on the pop bumper so I know what size to order. Thank you!!

Don't know if this helps

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#362 4 years ago

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BrewersArcade

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It does! Thank you! Ok 3cm in diameter.

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#363 4 years ago

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MTPinball

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Manhattan, MT

6y 37,650 35 9 10

Restoring my BTTF game. Did anything ever happen with making a reproduction Ramp? I would love one if it can be made. I think it would be a cool deal if the back part of it was made in plastic and the front part could instead be made out of metal kind of like how DE Jurassic Park is built, but idk maybe that's just me.

#364 4 years ago

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mavantix

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toyotaboy was working on it, but I don't know if there's been any recent developments. I want a couple of them myself.

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#365 4 years ago

JJZ

toyotaboy

RandOM Pinball

Allyn, WA

12y 184K 11,937 3 14

Quoted from mavantix:
toyotaboy was working on it, but I don't know if there's been any recent developments. I want a couple of them myself.

So not making any promises, but a local supplier agreed to work with me on the ramp.. It's probably going to be a month or two while this coronavirus settles down.

#366 4 years ago

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kba78

Pinside member

12y 54,300 683 31

Cool!!!

#367 4 years ago

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TheCapn

Hardy

Sherman, TX

9y 71,600 738 10

Don't toy with our emotions!

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#368 3 years ago

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BrewersArcade

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Quoted from toyotaboy:
So not making any promises, but a local supplier agreed to work with me on the ramp.. It's probably going to be a month or two while this coronavirus settles down.

That is awesome to hear. I'm in for one. Stay safe.

#369 3 years ago

JOE

BrewersArcade

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Quoted from BrewersArcade:
That is awesome to hear. I'm in for one. Would you have a source to add the decals? I haven't seen anywhere that sells them. Stay safe.

#370 3 years ago

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mavantix

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Quoted from toyotaboy:
So not making any promises, but a local supplier agreed to work with me on the ramp.. It's probably going to be a month or two while this coronavirus settles down.

My wallet is ready.

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#371 3 years ago

AXE

Dstrm1990

Pinside member

Keller, TX

4y 16,150 2 2

How do I join the forum? New to the pins, and jumped in the deep end with this bttf pin. Let’s just say it needs tlc.

#372 3 years ago

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rwmech5

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Lethbridge, AB

8y 77,100 1,494 14

Get a manual, huge help.

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#373 3 years ago

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MTPinball

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Manhattan, MT

6y 37,650 35 9 10

please God make the ramp. I'm in for one and want it so bad.

#374 3 years ago

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dimthedaylights

Pinside member

anyone got any advice for the ball constantly hitting the hill valley sign on launch, seems to happen like every 5th ball and never goes up the ramp, im thinking some rubber gaskets on the screws? Any pictures of what youve done would be extremely helpful.

Next question when going up the left side ramp sometimes when the ball gets to the top its going so fast it just launches into the playfield, common?

#375 3 years ago

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TheCapn

Hardy

Sherman, TX

9y 71,600 738 10

You need to decrease the angle of the ramp. Try loosening the screws that bold the ramp down to the PF.

#376 3 years ago

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dimthedaylights

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Quoted from TheCapn:
You need to decrease the angle of the ramp. Try loosening the screws that bold the ramp down to the PF.

any screws specifically i should be focused on? looking at it now and other than the entrance to the ramp im not sure what else would cause the the angle change.

#377 3 years ago

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mavantix

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Quoted from MTPinball:
please God make the ramp. I'm in for one and want it so bad.

toyotaboy is working on it!

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#378 3 years ago

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dimthedaylights

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http://aproncards.com/index.php/nggallery/pinball-apron-cards/back-to-the-future

Quoted from dimthedaylights:
anyone got any advice for the ball constantly hitting the hill valley sign on launch, seems to happen like every 5th ball and never goes up the ramp, im thinking some rubber gaskets on the screws? Any pictures of what youve done would be extremely helpful.
Next question when going up the left side ramp sometimes when the ball gets to the top its going so fast it just launches into the playfield, common?

Bumping this backup up so I loosened the screws at the entrance to the ramp and that seemed to help with the hitting of the signs. However the ball still launches into the he middle of the Playfield when going up the left ramp fast

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#379 3 years ago

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MeesterPieter

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's-hertogenbosch

11y 46,650 265 5 14

i made some custom coin stickers for my bttf a few years ago

they are in euro so you might need to tweak em, but maybe a nice idea for a mod for some of you

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#380 3 years ago

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WpgPins

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Winnipeg, MB

8y 30,400 69 5 10

Quoted from Mikonos:
and last here! Are wondeful in metallic chrome vinyl!
"Back to The Future Custom Pinball Card - Free Play" (DATA EAST) printed in chrome vinyl with gloss protective lamination (photo 1).
https://www.zonaarcade.com/fotos/artes/Back%20to%20The%20Future%20Custom%20Pinball%20card%20-%20Free%20Play%20print1.jpg
Back to The Future Custom Pinball Card - Free Play" (DATA EAST) printed in chrome vinyl with gloss protective lamination (photo 2).
https://www.zonaarcade.com/fotos/artes/Back%20to%20The%20Future%20Custom%20Pinball%20card%20-%20Free%20Play%20print2.jpg
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I take bigger screenshots and photos, click to enlarge images (and click again on display image mode if it is necessary) for avoid blur effect of pinside´s miniatures.
Regards

I just wanted to say that I contacted Mikonos and ordered a set of his custom cards, and couldn’t be happier. They look great in my hands and on my machine. Very happy with the purchase!

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#381 3 years ago

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Hadojae

Pinside+ Addict

3y 47,400 70

Quoted from mavantix:
toyotaboy is working on it!

I would love to get in on this!

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#382 3 years ago

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Mr_Tantrum

Fort Worth, TX

8y 140K 12,536 3 6 75

Just added BTTF apron cards available for purchase. PM me if interested.

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#383 3 years ago

jake35

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7y 114K 2,552 25 9 5

Just picked up nicest one I've ever seen. Fully restored with DeLorean mod and cleared pf.

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#384 3 years ago

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Irishbastard

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12y 89,800 1,925 11

Quoted from jake35:
Just picked up nicest one I've ever seen. Fully restored with DeLorean mod and cleared pf.
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Looks great, I have a similar DeLorean in mine. Grab these for your naked drop targets.

https://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/820-5114-00

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#385 3 years ago

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dimthedaylights

Pinside member

anyone tell me what color shooter spring is supposed to be in this machine?

#386 3 years ago

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mavantix

Pinside member

https://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/10-148-XX

Quoted from dimthedaylights:
anyone tell me what color shooter spring is supposed to be in this machine?

I think I have a red in mine, but I just bought the assortment and swapped it until I liked the action, it makes it around the ramp nicely on a full plunge but can half plunge to the playfield too.

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#387 3 years ago

kevster

Pinside member

I just joined the ranks of both a BttF pinball owner AND a pinball machine owner in general. So yes, this is my first ever pin and I am super excited to have it. I think it's a great game, especially for a first time owner. Included in the sale was a Delorean mod that the previous owner never got around to installing. I watched a video on how to do it, and it didn't look super complicated. But I'm starting completely from scratch on everything, so even a simple mod is a bit daunting for me. He also threw in a little plastic Texaco station to include on the playfield. I've seen some pics of others who have included that same piece, and I think it looks pretty cool.

Anyway, happy to be a part of the club!!

#388 3 years ago

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evileye

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10y 68,800 924

Quoted from kevster:
I just joined the ranks of both a BttF pinball owner AND a pinball machine owner in general. So yes, this is my first ever pin and I am super excited to have it. I think it's a great game, especially for a first time owner. Included in the sale was a Delorean mod that the previous owner never got around to installing. I watched a video on how to do it, and it didn't look super complicated. But I'm starting completely from scratch on everything, so even a simple mod is a bit daunting for me. He also threw in a little plastic Texaco station to include on the playfield. I've seen some pics of others who have included that same piece, and I think it looks pretty cool.
Anyway, happy to be a part of the club!!

Welcome to the club! BTTF was my first pin too, and I agree that it's a very enjoyable game for a 1 pin collection. It was my only pin for about 3 years until I got my second. Now I'm up to 6, and that last one just arrived yesterday. It's an addiction.

But wait, you've been a member here for 7 years and you just got your first pin now? Wow, talk about lurking!

#389 3 years ago

kevster

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Quoted from evileye:
Welcome to the club! BTTF was my first pin too, and I agree that it's a very enjoyable game for a 1 pin collection. It was my only pin for about 3 years until I got my second. Now I'm up to 6, and that last one just arrived yesterday. It's an addiction.
But wait, you've been a member here for 7 years and you just got your first pin now? Wow, talk about lurking!

Haha. I had completely forgotten, but 7 years ago I convinced myself I was going to buy a pinball machine. I started an account here, created a wishlist, then never came back.

Then when I finally bought my first pin a few days ago, I googled pinball forums and this one came up. When I tried to create an account, it told me I already had one. When I saw my account was 7 years old, I had a good laugh at much time had passed since I first decided I wanted to buy one lol

BTW, I FINALLY had a good run today with Delorean Millions activated. I had always choked when the timer started, but today I hit three consecutive shots on the left ramp. Slowly getting better at this.

#390 3 years ago

kevster

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Something I'm trying to figure out:

It seems that sometimes, several of the Delorean letters are lit very early in a game, as I'm able to activate the Millions after only a couple of ramp shots. I know that one of the Clock Tower rewards is to light the Delorean Millions, but it's not that. But I can't figure out why sometimes the timer is activated so quickly. Any ideas?

#391 3 years ago

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ypurchn

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Quoted from kevster:
Something I'm trying to figure out:
It seems that sometimes, several of the Delorean letters are lit very early in a game, as I'm able to activate the Millions after only a couple of ramp shots. I know that one of the Clock Tower rewards is to light the Delorean Millions, but it's not that. But I can't figure out why sometimes the timer is activated so quickly. Any ideas?

There’s a setting for how many DeLorean letters you have on a new game.

#392 3 years ago

kevster

Pinside member

Quoted from ypurchn:
There’s a setting for how many DeLorean letters you have on a new game.

Hmm, I have it set to factory settings (except for freeplay). And this doesn't happen very often, just every now and then. Probably only three times in the week I've owned it.

I don't know, maybe I'm just going crazy.

#393 3 years ago

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dimthedaylights

Pinside member

Do a switch test see if you have something stuck

#394 3 years ago

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ypurchn

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Quoted from kevster:
Hmm, I have it set to factory settings (except for freeplay). And this doesn't happen very often, just every now and then. Probably only three times in the week I've owned it.
I don't know, maybe I'm just going crazy.

Slightly off on my memory of the setting.

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#395 3 years ago

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evileye

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10y 68,800 924

Quoted from kevster:
Haha. I had completely forgotten, but 7 years ago I convinced myself I was going to buy a pinball machine. I started an account here, created a wishlist, then never came back.
Then when I finally bought my first pin a few days ago, I googled pinball forums and this one came up. When I tried to create an account, it told me I already had one. When I saw my account was 7 years old, I had a good laugh at much time had passed since I first decided I wanted to buy one lol
BTW, I FINALLY had a good run today with Delorean Millions activated. I had always choked when the timer started, but today I hit three consecutive shots on the left ramp. Slowly getting better at this.

Haha, that’s great! I did something similar, I registered when I first got BTTF, but didn’t start visiting the forum/posting until about 3 years after. Oh well, better late than never.

The key to pinball is making sure the game is leveled and pitched right before trying to master shots. For years my game was pitched high and was damn near hard to hit anything as it was drain monster.

I look forward to seeing what you get next. They tend to multiply!

#396 3 years ago

kevster

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Quoted from evileye:
The key to pinball is making sure the game is leveled and pitched right before trying to master shots. For years my game was pitched high and was damn near hard to hit anything as it was drain monster.

How does one know if their game is leveled and pitched correctly?

#397 3 years ago

MEW

robotron911

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Commerce Township, MI

11y 56,900 1,278 9

Quoted from kevster:
How does one know if their game is leveled and pitched correctly?

The game's manual will have that information.

#398 3 years ago

CJK

ChrisPINk25

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6y 70,800 826 10

Use the PinGuy app for iPhone. Place it on the playfield, not the glass. BTTF is either 6 or 6.5 degrees pitch.

#399 3 years ago

kevster

Pinside member

Awesome, thanks guys.

#400 3 years ago

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ypurchn

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