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Those square-head screws are not original.
I'd let some penetrating oil do it's job for a while before attempting to remove them. I'd say the possibility of breaking one off is high.
Good Luck!
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Chris Hibler - CARGPB #31
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Your "set screws" are square-head. OEM screws were either hex-head or, later, allen key. The hex-head set screws were too easily snapped off which causes a huge problem. It is my theory that Gottlieb transitioned to allen key screws because you can't snap them off.
I wouldn't be surprised if those screws aren't set screws at all but instead something a prior owner had laying around and came in handy.
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Chris Hibler - CARGPB #31
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BTW, those flipper mechs are far superior to the mechs that "should" be on the game.
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Chris Hibler - CARGPB #31
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