Long time player, first time owner and forum poster. Have questions and I thank everyone in advance for their consideration with a newby. Bought machine from super nice guy who was just getting rid of it because he was moving supposedly, but I didn't see any boxes and the quirks it has leads me to believe he was motivated by desire to not pay for repair haha. The broken "2" switch was not apparent in test play, and too geeked to buy machine to notice some sounds were not normal.
It makes erratic clicking sounds for several seconds when locked ball release is activated.
Found this spring inside--could this be the culprit? Anyone know where this came from? There does not seem to be another spring this size in there to mirror it to.
Also when not in used, makes a undulating humming sound, maybe a bad ground?
Would posting video of clicking or humming help diagnose?
Any help greatly appreciated, pretty much resigned to the fact need to get an expert in house but thought this might be worth exploring in the meantime.
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