I am running into a problem that looks similar to something covered, but I need advice. My plunger and auto-plunger don’t have enough velocity to make it around the top consistently. What I found was that the ball guide coming out of the shooter lane has a flat rather than rounded bottom where it attaches to the spotlight. The ball can literally rest on that cross beam when the playfield is partially raised. I am guessing that this is robbing the ball of speed regardless of how it is plunged. I am nervous just bending it to minimize the contact. I could some ideas on how to alter this.

Thank you

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Did you back it out from underneath or grind it in place?

Is the main fix for airballs off the X target to the left of the Black Pearl ramp to dial back the main flippers? I am getting it regularly.

I just wanted to add how grateful I am for the posters in this forum!

A special thanks to Vireland for all his effort in addressing questions and organizing the answers!!

That hasn't fixed this completely for me. Would the next best option be to turn down the sling power?

Interesting. I never had this problem until I replaced the posts with star posts from JJP's replacement kit, which I think are thicker than the original posts. Might need to just try to stretch them out a bit.

Removed a stupid question ...

I had this same problem. Some pinsiders have ground that horizontal bar down. I asked for and got a replacement from JJP under warranty. It is an easy swap.

I have a problem that may be easy for most of you, but I haven't dealt with it before. The right mini flipper on the ship powers up immediately when the game is powered on. It will go down when the power is cut, so it is not mechanical, and it is only that one flipper.

It started in the middle of a game, and then went back down after powering down and starting a new game. Now it immediately goes to the up position when power is supplied, so it appeared to get worse ... if that helps diagnose the problem. I have checked the wire connections going into the ship, and have checked the flipper button for problems and have found nothing. I could use some advice on where to start on diagnosing this.

Anybody have any thoughts? Thank you.

Hi Lloyd, Thank you for the help. That sounds expensive. I have had the pin since new for about a year. Do you have any idea what cost I am facing?

Thank you

Thank you for the help. I can make the swap without a problem, but diagnosing this was going to be tough given my skills.

I was assuming that JJP I/O board was going to be custom and expensive. I will look up the part in their manual, unless any of you have a link for a good replacement.

This site is amazing for help. Thank you again.

Thanks for the help. I was getting lost reading the schematics and went right past that board. I will read up on how to test the transistor and give it a go. I also just reread your comment and realized that soldering is required. That is not my forte'. I will see who I can find locally that does board soldering in Nashville.

I desperately need help. After about 8 months of no action, I was finally able to get the mosfet replaced on the i/o board. I got everything connected, double-checked my connections ... and nothing. When I turn on the pin, i get a buzzing from power and I can see a number of red lights on the left of the i/o board, but that is it. Nothing else happens.

Being a relative idiot on electronics, I am not sure where to start. Any help would be much appreciated. I miss my POTC.

I just wanted to say thank you! It sprung to life after following that procedure. If you are ever in Nashville area, beers are on me.

Thank you! My POTC is being played again after a long time being down ... we are so excited. Best game ever!

Lloyd should know too that I owe him more than a few beers. You are the best Lloyd!