Secret Service
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My Secret Service is 99% done (I think). What have you guys tried in order to get the plunge up the ramp consistent?
I have tried changing the shooter spring tension and adjusting the metal shooter lane guide.
Someone at one point addressed the one service bulletin and added the star post behind the ramp for stability.
I cant seem to find the correct spring part number/color in the manual.
I have not been able to get the plunge even remotely consistent up the ramp.
Any suggestions?
Quoted from TecumsehPlissken:Just checked today & I am running on version 2.4 I see that 2.6 is available as well as a sound ROM does anyone here know what the specific differences are ? I want to upgrade but also would like to know if its really worth the $ & effort first
I recently upgraded from 2.4 to 2.6 (the 4.6 does not actually exist). Don't know what changes though and haven't noticed anything yet.
Quoted from TecumsehPlissken:I don't know if its stock or not but the spring color on mine is Red & I can make it plunge all the way round the ramp consistently but not every single time
Cool thanks. I think I actually have red in there but I will check!
Quoted from wayout440:This can be finicky, try your shooter adjustment. Slightly left or right spin, or a little more top hit often improves the consistency of the plunge up the ramp.
Ahh interesting! Using some pool English theory there. I like it. I will have to try that thanks!
My ball eater was not working well when I got the machine (not dropping when it should). Replaced the drop down coil (the mini one) and it worked great for maybe 3 months. Not it is not working reliably again. So weird. Took the mech apart, cleaned it, tried different tensions on the long return spring, did the service bulletin adjustments for the whole mech and still not working as it should. What a pain.
Not sure what else to do. Any ideas out there. Pretty sure I have read everything on the internet regarding the ball eater for this game. I have spent hours and hours on it and it was good then now not good. Weird!!!
Quoted from swinks:if you ever need the ball eater bracket you can find it here - minus the warps
https://swinks.com.au/ss-parts
Cool thanks. I think I seen that in this thread somewhere. Very cool!
Quoted from RonSS:I believe isochronic frost may have a spare unit if that helps.
Cool thanks! My ball eater mech is in nice condition overall, just being stubborn!!!
Just listed my SS in the marketplace if anyone wants to join the club!
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/secret-service-led-d-ampamp-new-led-display-works-great
Quoted from RMorris5:Hey, newer Secret Service owner here. I’m getting intermittent call out sounds “agent one”, “agent two” and “agent three” depending on what ball, multiple times throughout game play. Also, an occasional random machine gun sound will go off too. I’m hoping it is as simple as adjusting a few hard to locate, touchy switches and not issues with my boards. Off hand, does anyone here happen to know where I can locate the source of these call outs? Any tips for fixing the issue is much appreciated. Thanks!
Go into switch test and bang on the playfield and see what switches come up on the display!
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