I'm running into what seems like a common issue plaguing these machines: the plunge and auto plunge do not consistently go around the loop. In my case, it shoots high and normally clips the tip of the upper left flipper. I have combed through the forums to capture what adjustments folks have made. After observing what's going on with my machine, I would appreciate whatever guidance you all can provide on the best things to try:
1) I first thought about adjusting the end of the shooter lane using that screw adjustment underneath the plastic. Well, it's already adjusted all the way to the left which is how I would adjust it since it's shooting high. If I can't push it further left than this adjustment is likely not going to solve my problem
2) I have already adjusted the upper left flipper a little further up and it is aligned just above the alignment hole..don't think this is the culprit
3) I noticed that ball doesn't sit perfectly centered at rest in the autoplunger...the left fork/arm may need to be bent a bit out so I'll do that
4) I noticed that the manual plunger may not be hitting the ball perfectly centered so I can look to adjust that
5) I will look at the level and pitch again, but pretty sure I'm level and at 7.0
6) I've lowered the trough eject power to test the theory on whether the ball isn't sitting centered before the auto plunge fires...hasn't worked. What number to folks lower this to
7) I have tried to lower the auto plunge power, but that doesn't really work since the plunge needs enough power to circle around the loop if it clears
What else can I try?
Thanks!