Quoted from swampfire:I think the post under the upper flipper is going to require some good groupthink. Here’s a pic from the other thread, hopefully the OP doesn’t mind me stealing it. When this post works its way loose, it’s a danger to the playfield. That’s my main concern, so mods that keep it tight are the most urgent, whether it’s Loktite or securing a longer post with a nut on the other side.
I’m also considering a mod that would take all of the pressure off of the clearcoat. My rough idea is:
1. Get a few small washers, smaller than the one that’s currently under the post
2. Use a brad-point drill bit slightly larger than these new washers to cut a hole through the clear and art.
3. Install 1-3 of the small washers, then the larger washer, then the post.
4. Tighten this stack using your preferred method (Loktite or through-hole)
The goal here is that the factory washer doesn’t contact the clearcoat at all, but instead rides about 1mm above it.
Please talk me out of this if it’s a bad idea.[quoted image]
But the game only had reportedly 27 plays. No indication the post was loose.
You may have a good idea but it's a damn shame you have to consider any of this at all. What about all the other posts?
This post is probably the canary in the coal mine