Bryant, AR
I don't know if this was a problem with the origenal MM, but my ball keeps getting stuck behind the left side of the right troll. Any ideas on how to fix this or is this a flaw in the game that can't be fixed? Thanks for any info.
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It is very level. I'll take the glass off tonight and look at it. If anymore ideas please share. I've had to make a few other small adjustments but nothing major (one flipper was off, catapult launched ball was hitting the back left tower of the castle, ball trough adjustment balls somtimes having trouble firing in the shooter lane). Overall the game is playing GREAT!
Up only. If the ball comes in behind the right troll slowly, it will stop on the left backside of the right troll.
Ok I adjusted the right troll mount just a little and it fixed the problem with the ball sticking. I'm glad I was under there working on it, because I noticed that one of the hex screws was left off of the left troll mount and the other screws were not tight and one was very loose already. I tightened all of them and replaced the hex screw that was missing. The left troll now just barely touches the rail when it's up. Is that normal? Thanks for all you guys help that's had this game for years!!!
Quoted from CAPnT_PPS:It's hard to track any possible issues on Pinside (soooooo many threads to wade through) but this issue will be pointed out to the proper people immediately. Thanks to everyone for their feedback & support within the community like this. Seems like the end user's problem is fixed but I'll definitely get the message to the factory.</blockquot
I thought I fixed the ball sticking behind the right troll but I guess I didn't lol. I was playing again and it stuck twice. I took the glass off again and went into the menu and activated the troll in the up position. I took a ball and let it roll down from the left of Merlin Magic and when it hits the back of the right troll on the left side it gets stuck (just sits there). What is happening there is just enough space between the back of the troll and the hole in the playfield for the troll that the ball gets caught on the lip of the hole and the left back of the troll. If that makes sense lol! If the ball rolls from the back right of the troll to the left it has enough momentum to roll right over the lip.
By the way for the guys that are talking about the games problems, these little things happen in ALL games new & used. They all have to have adjustments. The main thing is the game is playing GREAT!
Anymore ideas on the ball getting stuck would be great. I can bump it to the right one time and the ball falls but I take a chance on tilting. I guess I could always move the tilt warning up, but I would like to find a way to fix the ball from getting stuck. It sounds like many of the originals had the same issue.
Thanks guys!
Quoted from JafCo:Looking at that video, I'd look into whether it's possible to adjust the trolls to sit a slight bit higher when they are up. That might eliminate the small pocket where the ball sits.
But I don't have my game yet, so I'm only speculating!
Yeah they are sitting as high as they can.
Quoted from Pablito:Yeah a small adhesive bumper looks like it would do the trick.
You talking about applying a bumper to the back of the troll? If I do that then I think the ball would get caught on the bumper if the ball was rolling down the back of the troll from right to left.
Quoted from Erik:I still think the divertor flap needs to be bent a little. You have a huge gap between the back of the hole and the flap. The right edge of the flap on mine almost touches the pf and I've never had a hangup there.
I just took the glass off and tried to hang the ball but it was not possible. Also my slope is 7.1 degrees for reference.
Another idea is loosening the assembly bolts and sliding the whole troll assy backwards if possible. Not sure if the holes are oblong though.
I did loosen the wood screws and tried to move back a little but there is and insert really close to one of the screws so I really don't want to make a new hole to close to the insert. I'll take the assembly out and bend the back angle piece out a little more and see if that helps. Right now mine is sloped 6.5 degrees like the manual says. Thanks.
Quoted from Erik:I still think the divertor flap needs to be bent a little. You have a huge gap between the back of the hole and the flap. The right edge of the flap on mine almost touches the pf and I've never had a hangup there.
I just took the glass off and tried to hang the ball but it was not possible. Also my slope is 7.1 degrees for reference.
Another idea is loosening the assembly bolts and sliding the whole troll assy backwards if possible. Not sure if the holes are oblong though.
Ok I bent the flap in the back out about 1/8 inch and it fixed the problem. Ball will not hang up now. Thanks for all the advise guys. I always like to ask other guys opinions before I just go in and try to fix it. There always somebody that has had the same problem or might have a better idea then me. Thanks again for your time and help! Keep Flipping!
Quoted from LEE:I'm glad that you're enjoying your new MMR. More importantly, I'm happy to hear that you are not afraid to go right ahead and bend something on it to help it play perfectly. Too many people are way too afraid of even nudging a game for fear of hurting it.
These things were made to be played!
Yeah it's a blast. As many of these things I've worked on I'm really not afraid to do anything to them. I just like to do some research and advice before I go bending things lol.
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