Hello:
I have a High Speed that needs a few playfield repairs.
First question:
Can you tell me where this RED piece goes? I found it bouncing around the playfield tonight. Can't really find a location for the item.
Second question:
I have a new replacement ramp (last one Marco Specialities had in stock). It looks straightforward to replace except for the mounting to the playfield wood (see pic). I assume it was once nailed down as I can see the nail body is still stuck into the wood, but nothing to grab to get the nails out. Can I drill a small hole and use flathead screws and washer to boldt from the bottom of the playfield?
I may go with a clear ramp and keep the original ramp as a spare. Any advice here?
Thanks for the help!
Have a nice day, Bill

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Thanks for the replies. I found one location where the post screw has no nut, but it can't fit there as it is too tall. All acorn nuts are in place except this one post screw. Mysterious.

I assume Plastic Wood makes a good filler? Any tips on extraction of the broken off screws in the playfield? Can't seem to get to them from underneath, and I don't want to drill them out.

Also, it looks as if the metal part of the ramp entrance should be flush with the playfield. In other words, these wood screws do not go in at an angle.

Thanks again for the support. I love pinball, but am starting to wonder if machine ownership is for me. Seems like I am always repairing something.

Have a nice day.

Thanks! I found a JBWeld product called KwikWood; assume this is the product you recommend.

Another question: I assume #4 flat wood screws are what is used here. Anyone know if 1/2, or 1 inch?
Thanks for the support and help!
Have a nice day.

Thank you all for the replies. The ramp is out and will be shipped to Freeplay40 for clear ramp work.

I did get the broken ramp screws out! Damage is minimal. I may not need the Kwikwood.

This ramp has been changed out before; the Molex harness had been cut and re-soldered with heat shrink insulation. I assume this is the only easy way to pull the ramp? Anyhow, I cut the heat shrink and unsoldered the wires.

I have a few questions:
1) The wire ramp tubes were not screwed down on the exit ends. I assume this is not preferred? Any suggestions on what screw is used here?
2) The right side red lamp and plastics is not mounted, or has anything to hold it up (see picture). What is supposed to go here? I see a screw hole below the plastics, but no screw hole in the plastics?

I vacuumed the playfield and cleaned with rubbing alcohol (very dirty). Followed up with some non abrasive car wax. Everything looks good. I hope I did not break anything. Is there some test I can perform while the ramp is out to make certain I didn't break something? I assume I could do at minimum a lamp test?

Thanks for the help.

Take care, Bill

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I received the clear ramp from Freeplay40, and I must say it is a work of art. The new ramp is of high quality and looks great in the machine. Freeplay40 also helped with some installation support, which I appreciated. I also had a very quick turnaround in less than a full week including shipping both ways!

Installation was a nightmare. I must have an oddball machine as nothing aligned anywhere. Freeplay40 noticed that the switchplate was different than others he had retrofit, and this was the first clue to my nightmare ahead. After 10 hours, of which 1 hour was looking for screws I had dropped on the floor and had to search and fish out of the playfield, I finally have a fully functional High Speed. I'll spare you all of the details, but I will say this was not an easy job for me!

One comment for anyone considering this upgrade: Relocate the traffic light! My wife was dead against this, but with the clear ramp I don't feel it looks quite right. The ramp seems to be a bit taller than the original, so mounting the traffic light to clear the glass towards the ramp entrance looks funny to me.

I'll post a separate question concerning hardware in this forum later.

Thanks again for all of the help in your replies, comments, and opinions.

Take care, Bill