After doing some reading on these forums, I replaced missing, absent or snipped capacitors (.047uf / 100V / 10%) across all these switches
on my Evel Knievel:

- both sides slingshot switches
- three right side stand up targets switches
- center stand up target switch
- all three pop bumpers switches

I had read differing opinions whether these capacitors are required or desirable but I thought I would try and see the difference.

As a result, the game seems to be more responsive and faster in general. Now I am wondering is this just my imagination or why
doesn't everyone do this cheap quick mod to make their game faster and more responsive?

Secondly, am I doing any potential harm to the components in the long run if I use capacitors where they are not needed? I am not getting
any "phantom" switch triggering or other problems.

Very good, thanks.

I got polyester film (although I understand ceramic disc work too) capacitors .047uf / 100V / 10% from ARROWNAC.COM. They seem to be a good source, and free overnight shipping. I got this p/n QYX2A473KTP on the Arrow site. Or generically you can use a 473J capacitor.

I replaced/installed on all the switches for stand up targets, sling shots and pop bumper capacitors. These are not polarized.

Note that these are spec'd for Bally early SS games like Evel Knievel, the Williams etc are different spec capacitors.

I just looked at my EM Gottlieb game El Dorado, there are no capacitors on any playfield switches.

But I would assume later SS Gottlieb games would use them.

But makes me wonder, would putting some .047uf caps on the El Dorado sling shots, pop bumpers and stand up & roll over switch might make them more
responsive? Anyone tried that on EM game and/or know if may cause other unintended problems ?