OP

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does that mean my flippers are not properly opening the EOS switches?

OP

Quoted from Junglist:

Would that result in my weaker flippers, esp after playing lots?

OP

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Any tips on keeping the mechanism tight but making sure its not going to scratch the playfield?

OP

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Ok so I've rebuilt the flippers and they are better. I've also added a washer under the right flipper and its a perfect height.
I now want to make the flippers the best they can be. Maximum power that lasts consistently throughout an extended playtime.
I've read all about flipper Adj 51,52,53 and also all about EOS adjustments. What I am looking for advice on is whether its better to try to reduce Adj 51="5" from "20", 53 to "0" from "3" to reduce unnecessary coil time (=heat). I have this currently and this seems to have made my flippers somewhat softer, so I'm wondering if I need to visit my EOS gap and make it the 1/8" recommended or if it's better to just adjust 53 up slightly again to restore the additional power? How much extra heat does a ms of max power really generate?
I've looked all over but nothing concrete on whether these flipper adjustments are preferred over adjusting the EOS (which initial checks looks good). I assume I want to fire the coil for just long enough for max power but not a millisecond longer to avoid the dreaded heat build up and weakness over time. I've seen some posts indicate that these adjustments didnt really do anything one way or the other so I'd love to hear some specific feedback.