I'll buy some when they're ready. I've been meaning to get some printed for mine for ages and have just been lazy.

I found one more set of NOS master of puppets decals (the cabinet side art only). if anyone is interested, pm me for details.

Does anyone know the location of the transistor for the loop diverter coil?

It's coil #7 that corresponds to Q7. Interestingly enough in the Metallica manual that I have, #7 shows blank.
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Spiderman VE manual to the rescue for quality SAM board info!
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Can anyone verify for me that this is the correct magnet core for Sparky?

https://www.pinballlife.com/complete-under-playfield-magnet-assembly.html

Thanks!

Dayne Henry:

https://insidetherockposterframe.blogspot.com/2017/05/metallica-dayne-henry-baltimore-poster.html

If you just need to replace the mushrooming/dented part that shows on the playfield then this is what you want.

https://www.pinballlife.com/magnet-core-plug.html

What you linked to looks like the whole assembly.

The core is soft and can be grinded to new again if it is just mushroomed, no need to replace.

What balls do you use in Metallica? I'm not sure which ones I have in there now but they keep magnetizing and getting stuck in the coffin lock.

I use these: https://www.titanpinball.com/index.php?route=product%2Fproduct&product_id=69

I had a bunch of intermittent issues until I switched to the polaris carbon balls and haven't had an issue since. Ball baron sells them.

Any pin with magnets should use the inexpensive type carbon steel balls. The more expensive chrome balls will magnetize quickly.

This question has probably been asked a lot but is there anything one can do in order to improve the hammer magnet on a Metallica premium/LE? It’ll only catch from a soft rebounded shot off the snake.

The mag is cool but it has always been a little flaky! Do you have the og square block? some including me have had better luck with the ball!

Thanks, ordered some from him.

The hammer works fine. It’s a newer premium. It’ll catch and grab the ball if it’s a soft hit that bounces off something and rolls over the magnet. A hard hit to the coffin right over the magnet, it will not catch. This is the only premium I’ve played and majority of people tell me that this is just how it is so I was not sure.

That's not how it should play. Granted, mine doesn't catch every ball, but it will snag them pretty good. Keep in mind that it isn't always energized to catch and make sure you aren't looking for it to stop a ball when lock isn't lit.

Mine can be a little flaky too. If it travels too fast over the magnet it won't catch and occasionally it will trigger the mech to go down without the ball on it. From everything I've read this is normal. I also recall reading that there was an update to the game code at one point that made it not grab as hard, which also introduced the little shake the ball does before it goes down so I assume the way it works now is how Stern meant it to and there was some sort of compromise in the code.

Mine does the shake. I did also swap out the block for the newton ball.

The magnet generally can't react fast enough to a ball shot right over it. Rebounds off a captive *ball* are also usually too fast; the captive block does lead to a few more captures but I still leave the ball in place instead on mine, don't like the block.

Try shooting the fuel bar from right flipper, these sometimes rebound over to the magnet for easier grabs. I can sometimes do a nice combo of fuel -> lowest inline drop -> magnet.

anyone drilled out there Sparky magnet hole for the newer style cores? have a Metallica on location and it's getting to the point where I've replaced the core multiple times and it's starting to chip out the playfield. I knows it's been done before on other titles, just figured I'd ask incase someone has done this game already for pics etc. thanks

and a few others have commented prior, you should be able to remove and grind the existing magnet core multiple time prior to having to replace it entirely. it just has to be ground flat and perpendicular so that it's level with the playfield when you re-insert it.

I would make a jig to hold the core straight so that it's ground down correctly

Metallica Pinball APRON WALL DECAL mod for Pro. Premium and LE coming soon. Available on Pinside market place
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Are these licensed to use Dirty Donny's art? Might want to check into this if you are selling them.

Im in, if legit.

My Pro just randomly started scoring ramp shots when Sparky and the captive ball are hit. Any ideas where to start looking?? Maybe a micro switch on the ramp gate is overly sensitive and needs adjusted??

Any update on when these will be ready?

My Metallica started with a weird issue today out of nowhere. I turned it on and it blew the 4amp fuse at f11. I replaced it and it booted up. Now when I start a game it instantly acts like I’m hitting the grave markers and starts a multiball? Any ideas?

Hi All,

I have a Met Premium. Magnets are locked on and I'm blowing Fuse F7. That fuse would intermittently blow when I originally got the game and I rebuilt the magnet board with a new resistor and three prong thingie (LOL). I ordered a new magnet board from PBL. Any idea what other issues might cause such a problem? Just looking for insight before the new board arrives so I can be prepared. Many thanks for any help.

The magnet processor board should take care of your problem. Ck the part number on the board and see if it is the old style. New style is 520-6801-00. You can also check the serial number of your machine. If it is prior to #242584 then your game would have the old style. Here is a copy of the Stern Service Bulletin.

Service Bulletin #182
September 5, 2013
Metallica LE and Premium
Subject: Metallica L/E and Premium machines. New firmware for the magnet processor board along
with software version V1.22 or higher optimizes the hammer/magnet feature.
Symptoms: False hammer strikes. Or the magnet will grab and hold the ball for a brief moment and
release it without the hammer and disappearing ball mechanism activating.
Solution: Contact your distributor for a replacement magnet processor board # 520-6801-00. Please
note. Games manufactured with serial number # 242584 or higher will have the new magnet processor
board.

It is indeed the old style, thank you so much for the heads up.

We'll all be d*****. I've had the F7 blowing intermittently since ive owned Metallica LE199 NIB and I never could figure it out, it never happened very often, so id replace the fuse and play on. I thought i had checked before and had the new board I will be looking to that ASAP.

Thanks for the post. Plan to have a couple made soon for my games. Just working on the designs right now. Will post the photos when installed. Cheers.

Is anyone else constantly having to adjust insert led bulbs to get them to work? Seems like I always have a few out but they just need to be adjusted, the bulbs aren't bad or anything. The lamp sockets feel flimsy but it could just be my machine.

I only have two machines, both Stern and they both have this issue. I see it mentioned in the Iron Maiden discussion as well.

One thing I did that helps is to add a blob of solder to the bottom of the bulbs to help it connect to the socket better. I see some people stretch the spring out a little bit too to try and get it to connect more securely. I don't think there is any permanent solution though unless you buy better quality sockets and replace them.

Have a few more sets of the Metallica button protectors available. Have a protective film on them for shipping. $60US a set plus $10 shipping. PM me if interested. Thanks.

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Usually it just holds the 2 balls when I go for the superjackpot with a low powered shot, is this common?

This time is managed to grab all 3 and then continue to hold them after the countdown... and even after I turned the machine off and shook the shit out of it.

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Get new balls. And get the right kind, carbon core.

Picked up a decked out Metallica Pro and don’t want several of the mods so figure I’ll sell them. I have a tilt topper and what I think is a pinball decals sparky shooter rod (green with gold hat). PM me if interested in either or both.

Haven't responded to any PMs on these yet, but got a ton of interest overnight so consider them no longer available!

My left orbit sparky insert does that. Once in a while I will fiddle with it but mostly just live with it.

Hi Guys, just completed another small batch of the James Hetfield shooter rods and most likely won't be redoing this design again. Main reason for this is that the paint used for the final dry brushing coat (Model Master Light skin tone in enamel) has been discontinued Can buy the acrylic version but i really don't like painting with water based paints, just don't get good results and it also isn't keen on the clear gloss lacquer overcoats. PM for details if anyone is interested in 1 of these (currently have 3 left) but in brief the price is $85 AUD and shipping to the US is $25 AUD tracked (Europe is a little bit dearer than that) Unfortunately that's the best i can do on postage price but of course that's out of my hands. Bare in mind that the US dollar is still heaps stronger than the Oz dollar so the price is not as much as you might think.
Cheers!!

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Wow those look great. If I didn't already have the sparky shooter rod I'd be jumping on this one.

Anyone had scan or can scan this Plastics for Metallica LE ?
I’m installing the spinners on my pro and want to create this, but I need what I think a vector scan
Anyone can help ?
This are pics from plastics sold on eBay in USA
I’m from Europe and cannot find this plastics

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It's super easy to add those notches for the spinners to your pro, so no need to buy entirely new plastics! See pics here: https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/new-pinball-hkd-metallica-pro-with-add-on-spinners/page/4#post-2149471

I have spare LE plastics that I can scan, but how and where would I take them to get done? I have no problem doing this, just dont know how.

Maybe just trying to cut the pro plastics exactly the same as the premium??? I was thinking of getting a scan of them so I could cut mine that way? If you do manage to get them scanned could you send them to me as well?

Yea if I can get something done locally or myself yea no problem, ill just need someone who knows more specifics on what is needed is all. I wont be sending them anywhere and honestly, it looks like if a person takes time on the pro plastics, it can be done.