Been trying to get a friends T2 up and running. He had to take it back tot he guy he bought it from for problems with the left flipper. Those issues seem to be resolved, but now that they have goten into an argument over the phone, my friend is stuck with a right flipper issue. That's where I came in to do my best.
I've rebuilt the flipper, installed a new EOS switch, re-soldered connections, and generally spent a good amount of time staring at the machine looking for any obvious shorts and/or problems.
What I've learned is this: Fuse 102 (the dedicated fuse for the right flipper) blows after a very short time playing. Sometimes within one button hit, sometimes it will last half a game. Somebody suggested I start checking diodes and transistors, but didnt really clue me in on which ones I should be checking, but the ones I did test seemed to be fine.
So I'm at a bit of a loss. Does anybody know what transistor(s) I need to be looking at? Is it possible the capacitor on the flipper is bad? Could the EOS be wired wrong? I've tried so many things and have blown what feels like one million fuses.
Any help would be great, thanks!

I'll try address all of these in one post so I don't flood the thread:

>Just a stab but are you sure you don't have an underrated fuse installed? It is rated for the correct amperage right?<
2.5A Slo-Blow fuse is what is called for and has been used each time. I think it was initially a 3A fuse installed when he bought the machine, but that blew equally as quickly.

>Just a shot in the dark: Did you replace the coil when you rebuilt the flipper?<
I did not. My understanding is that coils don't go out very often, but I will get a price on one and perhaps rebuild with a new coil.

>and another: It does sound a bit like the EOS is not always opening up like it should. If you press and hold the button in you should be able to see the gap well...every time. <
The EOS absolutely opens every time.

>Can you take some good pics of that flipper assembly and post them?<
I will do that the next time I'm under the playfield, perhaps tomorrow if everything works out.

>First, double check the wiring on the flipper coil. It may be wired up incorrectly. Look in your manual for the wiring. If you replaced the flipper coil, you may have reconnected the wiring wrong. Or, it's possible that it was wrong when your friend got the game.<
Judging from pictures I've looked at online and the way the (working) left flipper is wired, I don't think this is the issue, but I will post a good pic and let the senior pinheads decide!

thanks, by the way, to everybody! I've vowed to get this machine working and with your help and maybe a little solder, I will accomplish that!