I'm having an intermittent problem with the Magna Save on Dirty Harry. At the beginning of the game, if I choose "Ramp Shot" and shoot the ball, the Magna Save sometimes grabs the ball and won't let go until ball search is performed by the machine. It then releases the ball and all is fine. I just got this machine yesterday and unsure where to start. Thanks.

I've noticed that when I go into test menu T.4 Solenoid Test, the menu scrolls as though being tested, but nothing actually moves. No slings, trap door, jet bumpers...every item in solenoid test scrolls, but no action. The same occurs on T.5 Flashers, T.12 Flipper coils. Display shows being tested, but nothing moves. I do not have a credit dot and everything works great in actual play, except it has no GI lighting in the upper playfield left corner of about 8 bulbs. ( I figure that a loose wire for that run)

I will mention that I just purchased Dirty Harry and The Flintstones together, and The Flintstones test the exact same way. No movement of solenoids in test mode either but everything works fine. I do have a credit dot for the Flintstones (Check Switch 76 Machine Enter ).

My other Williams/WPC Fire, Doctor Who, Getaway High Speed, don't work this way in test mode. Is this inherent in those years Williams or do I have issues?

Thanks.

Thanks TheLaw! That was it!

My upper left string GI on the play field is out and I started chasing wires. Got to the back box and discovered this on J-115. The schematic on the machine says J-120 controls GI strings. I do not have a manual yet. Can anyone tell me if this is connected to the GI, or do I have an additional problem? The pin works great, so nothing except for the GI that isn’t lighting is apparent.

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No, it did not. Thanks Seatmandan for the info. I'll add it to my cart!

Thanks so much RCA1!

Preparing all the necessary items to tear down the playfield and repair the mushroomed magnet. Cliffys on the way. According to others who have tackled this, whether filing the old magnet or replacing with new, you adjust the magnet tip to be level with the playfield when installing. My question is this, if the magnet tip is supposed to be level with the playfield and the ball rolls over it, how did it get so mushroomed in so many pins in the first place?

Playfield repair question. I’ve torn down the playfield to the point where I could remove the mushroomed magnet and discovered that the magnet apparently created a small indentation at the lower right area of the hole, where the N meets the hole. It’s tough to see but about an area of a square inch. I’d like to repair this back to flush before I install a Cliffy Carbon Fiber hole protector. Any advice on which product to use and do I need to apply clear over it? I’m not that concerned about matching paint as it’s covered by the ramp and difficult to see the magnet area anyway. I’m installing a new magnet rod. Thanks

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I recently replaced all the controlled inserts with Comet Non-Ghosting bulbs and am still having a ghosting issue with the lowest inserts; Shoot Again and Bar Room Brawl. This topic was broached about a year ago with a discussion on EPROM and Rom Patches, but no one reported if it solved their problem and where exactly to get one. Has anyone lately had this issue? What’s the true fix and how do I get it? I’m running Rev. LA-2 and Sound Rev. L-1. Thanks

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I had the mushroomed magnet as well. So bad that it indented the play field. Chose to do a complete tear so I could add Cliffy’s to other locations as well Filled in the divot with 2 part JBWeld 8265S. Purchased a new magnet but used the old one to install flush in the hole (needed to file down the mushroom first) so to create a dam so the JB wouldn’t go in the hole. Covered the top of the magnet with blue tape. After I sanded it down, I painted it, then installed a Cliffy’s 1 5/16 Mylar Hole Protector. Around that I installed a Mylar circle from Marco’s that comes in a 33 pc. set. Perfect fit! If you install your repaired or new magnet flush to the Cliffy, it should last for years.

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I've recently noticed that during the startup of a new game, or the 2nd or 3rd ball, that if I allow the ball to sit in the shooter lane for too long, the ball is automatically fired into the playfield and the machine goes into ball search mode. This takes about 10-15 seconds, after DH has said the obligatory" Grab the gun and Fire". There isn't a problem with the gun firing the ball when I depress the trigger, it just appears that there's a maximum time it will allow the ball to sit in the shooter lane before firing it on it's own. Is this normal?

Hey guys! I need a right ramp. Does anyone have one or know of any being made? I broke a large chunk off the left wall at the ramp entrance. Can probably repair if need be with reinforcement on the backside and maybe a metal protector. If no replacement, has anyone dealt with a repair on this area? Thanks

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Thanks for the suggestion on starship-fantasy. Unfortunately, they’re not making DH ramps yet.

You know that the left flipper controls different options before shooting the ball at the start of each new ball. I’ve noticed that if I don’t choose the option that makes the magnet grab the ball, after enough times the “Magnet is broken” credit dot pops up. Choosing the magnet to grab the ball makes it go away..for me.

Prepping to repair the broken right ramp, and while disconnecting wires under the playfield, I noticed that the wires for the connection of the Warehouse Contraband and Collect Magazine do not match. Clearly not all connections have matching color wires on both sides, but these two lights have never worked, and I wonder if it’s because the connection is incorrect. Mainly because there is a empty connection with matching wires close by. Can someone please verify that connection coming out of the Warehouse please? Thanks!!

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Anyone know of a source for ramp decals? I see the left ramp decal on Marcos, but I’m needing the helicopter and others for the right ramp.

Biggest secret I’ve had the pleasure of keeping! Great news!

Tore down the playfield to remove the right ramp for repairs. Noticed that the left side of the ramp entrance did not have a metal protector installed,(subsequently the reason the left side cracked), even though the right side does, and the left ramp is protected on both entrance sides. I can’t tell from pics when looking at other DH’s, but can anyone tell me if their machine has ramp protectors on both sides of the entrance on the right ramp? If so, anyone have can extra protector? Thanks!

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You’ve used that on the right ramp? Thanks for the suggestion!

Very nice! Did you strip the underside as well? Just stripping the topside is a daunting task. How was the magnet hole?

I’m gathering a few decals and I see this on the Marco site. It’s not on my playfield that I can see. Does anyone know where it goes? Thanks.

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The plastic blade protectors are awesome, and will protect your side art or mirrors, and fit most pins. Definitely a great purchase!!

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Has anyone ever tightened/replaced the rivets on the right ramp diverter? The rivets are loose and allow the horizontal diverter bar to dip down and get caught behind the opening in the ramp. Thanks!

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Cliffy didn’t add a magnet protector to his DH set. He has an assortment of protectors with the correct ID, and different OD’s, made of metal or carbon fiber, that you can add....your choice. I chose one like I pictured, only wider OD. Perfect after two years still.

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Great idea! Better than pounding on it with a punch. Thanks!

Is this bulb a 12v, a flasher, or both? It says 89 on it. Want to order a Comet LED, not sure what to get. Thanks

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“I am looking at having a set of these ready to go out this week, and would be looking for feedback within a week or so after arriving in your hands. If you think you are a good candidate, please PM me! I am going to hold this to US owners only right now...as shipping times overseas can add weeks to the process.
Thanks,
Jody”

I’m at this point after installing art blades and pulling the damaged right ramp. I’ll send you a PM.
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The Cliffy’s left side protector for the right ramp just arrived! I sent Cliff a mock-up and he added finishing touches. It fits perfectly! My ramp was missing just that protector, and I even managed to find two other ramps, but they didn’t have protectors either. If you have a ramp cracked/repaired in that location, or just want to get it protected before it does..here you go!

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Those mirror blades look great! I've found that when installing my blade protectors on DH, it's necessary to slide the entire playfield to one side first, which may give an extra 1/16" on the other side, then install the protector. I then repeat for the other side. I have to be careful when lifting up the playfield because the protectors want to come up as well.