My left flippers don't seem as "snappy" as they should be. For instance, it is extremely difficult to hit the chapter start shot on my game on the fly. Every other pirates I have played makes that shot on the fly with authority almost always without even really trying. I almost always have to trap up to hit it or the shot will be late and hit the map targets. I rebuilt the flipper (new coil sleeve and plunger) and it is still an issue. The power of the flipper is great, no problems at all hitting the Tortuga ramp, it's just for lack of a better word not as snappy as it should be. I'm thinking maybe be a spring issue?

I have a similar issue with my upper left flipper. I rebuilt that one too in the same way and it is better (got a new loop champ last night) but still I will have flips where the ball seems to just come off the flipper weak instead of a normal flip like you would expect and kind of float into the gold targets or pop bumpers.

Anyone have any ideas or seen something similar on their games? Any help appreciated, thanks!

It moves free. It's lined up with the ball guide. I actually used a small wooden block from my kids toy to keep it lined up in place and level with the guide while I tightened the bolt. I'll take a look at the video, thanks.

What a difference the flipper rebuild has made already. Today's games were successful. I got a bunch of individual mode high scores and 3 wizard modes in my best game. Not my best ever scores JJP Pirates, but best on my specific machine. With Raghetti i never even used his add a ball advantage either, i only chose him because his high score was the lowest of all the characters at the time. Drained with 6x playfield and an extra ball on the board too. Such an amazing game, it truly doesn't get old to me even after blowing it up. And there's still a code update coming too...awesome.
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Hi guys, I'm putting my JJP Pirates back together after installing the MAP Cliffy and other things and I want to make sure I have the MAP scoop deflector at the correct angle on re-install. I believe the scoop deflector is at a slight angle with the left side closest to the MAP targets slightly lower on the playfield and the right side of the deflector closest to the inner orbit slightly farther back. Is that correct? I know it can make a big difference in the ability to hit that scoop so I want to make sure I get it right. Thanks for the help!

I checked out Vireland's post about it that is listed as one of the main subjects in the thread, but his deflector looks like it is straight flush with the playfield opening in the pictures...

Installing two piece map cliffy:
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/jjpirates-of-the-caribbean-troubleshooting-tips-issues#post-4933795