Just got it this weekend, my first EM, and while its working pretty well, outside of a flipper rebuild, I have noticed sometimes the gate on the right outlane, which is only supposed to pop open when you land the 8-ball saucer, is sometimes opening on its own. It will re-close on the next ball or if the ball falls through and ends up at the plunger again.

Not sure what to look at first, hoping someone has a suggestion..

Thanks

#3 8 years ago

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purplemunkydishw

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Hartford, CT

8y 35,400 286 1 7

Thanks I have to drill the lock out first, but will take a look as soon as I do.

#4 7 years ago

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purplemunkydishw

Inactive member

Hartford, CT

8y 35,400 286 1 7

Did some poking around tonight, found the spring that holds the gate closed is very weak and that was the problem.

Anyone have a part number for it?

2 weeks later

#5 7 years ago

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purplemunkydishw

Inactive member

Hartford, CT

8y 35,400 286 1 7

Ended up a combo of the weak spring and a badly adjusted switch. Replaced both and gate is 100% perfect now.

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