Quoted from Forehead_Slap:The schematic shows caps across all the switches, and I don't have any. Does anyone have a picture showing how they were installed or just simply put them across the lugs of the switches?
I'm guessing Germany had them installed to reduce EMI/radio interference from the arcing that happens across the EOS switch. US machines didn't have those caps.
Actually adding a capacitor is a good idea since it reduces arcing/burning/pitting on the EOS switch which extends its life. If you're installing them, make sure they aren't floating because vibration will make them break off. They need to be tied down.
Some of the info here might help:
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/how-to-mount-eos-cap
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/reducing-arcing-on-early-ss-pin-flipper-eos-and-cabinet-switches
Quoted from Forehead_Slap:Finally, I've read here that the EOS should have a gap of 1/8 in. Is that it? (most intimidated about this)
You set the EOS switch gap with you pushing the metal rod plunger into the coil exactly as it would normally operate. Don't do it by rotating the flipper bat all the way up because that doesn't take into account any wear/slack in the mech parts.