Here are a few things to help...
General - http://www.pinwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Twilight_Zone
Proximity switch 26 - common issue. Either the detecting coil is not close enough to the ball or one/both of the 2 pin .100 headers has failed. A common correction is to solder the two wires directly to the two boards on both ends.
I personally would stick with the OEM power/driver board. I've seen RD boards do goofy things in TZ.
Rocket kickout - could require switch adjustment. Place the game into switch test T.1. Place a ball in the rocket kicker. Got switch detection?
Sound distortion - Your LM1875 amp is overheating. Fairly common. There are a few caps that usually cause this. See: http://www.pinwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Williams_WPC#Popping.2C_Scratchy_Sound.2C_Very_Hot_LM1875_Heat_Sink.2C_or_Shorted_Speakers
Left flipper - examine the solder connections to the coil. Make sure you can tug on the wires lightly and they stay attached. After that, again, put the game in switch test T.1. Push the left flipper button. Make sure that TWO switch closures are enunciated.
Leveling TZ is extremely important. Make sure the inclination bubble is at the very least centered and better yet, slightly closer to the shooter.
Your tech was right. TZ is power hungry. Resets are a common irritant that can be easily remedied. But, if you don't have significant experience working on PCBs, leave it to the pros. I can help with that if you need it.
Carry on soldier. Report back.
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