Star Trek: The Next Generation
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I'm not at my game right now - but does anyone know if the upper right coil is also an 11629? I can barely make the delta ramp most times. It will make it occasionally but I don't feel like it's really getting up as well as it should
Quoted from ViperVS:Flippers are not the issue for sure. I have rebuilt and serviced more that 15 of them and I know when they are working correctly (no drag etc).
I removed the spinner and it made a difference. Now I can make the full orbit on 2 out of 3 times. It feels normal when spinned with finger. Maybe I should replace it. Also I noticed a slight play in the flap in front of the Delta ramp. I temporarely taped it to the playfield and it also improved slightly.
But man is it frustrating with these williams games. Same with T2 ramps. Shots have to be 100% correct or ball won't make it. I can only imagine the struggle with these on locations back in the day with filthy playfields and warn balls.
On Sterns (Star trek for example) not only will you easily make all the ramps and orbits, you can also back hand them. Flippers feel a bit overpowered even.
This isn't an equal comparison. Your Sterns feel like they are working better only because they are 20+ years newer.
Old games have old parts, and have20 years of people messing with them 
Quoted from ViperVS:According to the manual, yes it's the same one as the rest (11629). Make sure that the ramp side protector metal is securely in place. If there is slight play, it will decrease the speed. Same with the lower flap, it has to be solid.
But even with these conditions, making it all the way up to Borg ship lock is super rare thing.
Thanks! I will check the flap as well. Hello to Finland, my favourite country in the world!
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