Looking at an F14 tomorrow night. The guy got it as payment for a job and now he is looking to cash out. He clearly knows little about the machine. What do I need to look for when i go check out this particular machine. Clearly I know to look for obvious hacks and burnt connectors, but other information is greatly appreciated.

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Is this one of the games that Mylar is easier or harder to remove on. I removed Mylar on lower playfield of whirlwind so I have some experience.

Picked it up for $850 in rather poor shape, but figured that was an okay project price. Inserts look good, but Mylar needs to go. Playfield is a wreck where there is no Mylar, and Mylar is very cloudy and pulled away from a few inserts. I figure I'll get on the list for a new playfield if I screw it up.

Very nice. I sealed the cabinet to try and prevent any more flaking of cracked paint. I have nice players condition in mind, but I also put my order in for a playfield, so who knows. It all depends on what happens as the Mylar comes off.

Didn't have a restore in mind since the list price was $1500 before I checked it out. I need work to stop getting in the way of pinball to get this done.

Blue/purple to right in photo
Blue/yellow to left
Middle and left to EOS tabs

Did this last night.

However, I originally soldered the capacitor to the lane change switch like a moron and then realized when knocker went off at start-up.

It's good I soldered both ends to the lane change switch or I probably would have fried something. Shouldn't work on these when I'm tired.

The last 2 beacon parts I saw were on eBay and were approx $180 each but none there now. There are only the reflectors here at Pinside. At a minimum, $300 should be knocked off if topper missing.

Just bite the bullet and buy 2 new targets. Those ones are pretty easy to replace. It's the rear 6 that are the real pain and take the most beating.

If you can wait until next week, I can scan the areas you are looking for on my new uninstalled playfield.

I've installed the flame lamps in the two spots near the jet exhaust and am happy with the flickering orange result. I wish the lamps were lined up just a bit better with the exhaust but I like the dynamic appearance.

Why leave the monster capacitor in the machine. Granted, I don't really like getting near that thing.

He photoshopped it essentially