I'm now a proud owner of Sorcerer. What a fun game! Sounds are awesome too.

I bought it with a CPR repro playfield that is warped (twisted). I have weight on it now to attempt to straighten it. I will replace the existing playfield this winter with this one. If the warp doesn't completely disappear after installation, I'll try the threaded rod, angle iron method. But right now I'm just familiarizing myself with the table. First System 9 pin. Chris Hibler already went through the MPU/Driver board. But, I'm having this strange issue where the rollover lanes sometimes are not active at start of game and also during game and times. It never lasts long and then works normally. This pertains to all the roll over lanes at top of playfield. It's not switches causing this, as it happens to all of them at the same time. Any suggestions?
Thanks!

My bell wasn't working. I noticed one of the screws fell off the metal arm that rings the bell. This caused the metal arm to fall sideways and not contact the bell. I had the proper screw on hand and made the repair. The switch sits inside of the arm. Strange design! Here is the proper position of arm and switch.. This is a pic from a Firepower II..
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It's cool that we have a ringer and knocker both!!

I never even knew Taxi had a bell. The one I play doesn't ring!
I wish the bell in my Sorcerer was even louder!

According to pinwiki, I have the correct 28.5" legs. But, rear levelers are at max and the front at min and still only get 5.9 degrees angle. I want a steeper angle.

30.5" legs here, they sell them individually too. A couple of these in the back will do it!

Chrome - https://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/500-5921-10

Naked - https://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/500-5921-00

All you have to do is buy the extra long leveling feet from Pinball Life. They are 4 inches rather than the normal 3 inches in length. Buy two for the rear.

https://www.pinballlife.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=4inch_leg_leveler_heavy_duty

My ball gets stuck in the diverter gate on a soft plunge too often (while attempting to get the 'r' at right spinner on launch).

Spring was too stiff. Stretched it out and cut off the excess until it just holds gate in place. Ball no longer gets caught.

You mean backglass?

To extend the height of rear of cab to increase pitch, all you have to do is buy the extra long leveling feet from Pinball Life. They are 4 inches rather than the normal 3 inches in length. Buy two for the rear.
https://www.pinballlife.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=4inch_leg_leveler_heavy_duty

Get yourself a crimper tool and just replace those IDC connectors with Molex connectors with Trifurcon crimps. Much more reliable and a must for bullet proofing older pins especially on the 5v logic connectors. These crimpers handle the common 0.156 and 0.100 crimps you find in pinball machines.

https://www.amazon.com/HT-225D-Cycle-Ratchet-Crimping-interchangeable/dp/B007JLN93S

I think either bulb will work?? The 89's just won't be as bright and the 63's. You need to get a multimeter if you're going to own pinball machines and learn to measure voltage and resistance and do continuity checks. Also solder wiring. Nice classic pin collection!!

So what did the last guy do to the clear coat??

Wow!
That's Mirco repro playfields for you. Good choice in correcting things! Good luck!!
My Sorcerer CRP repro is solid! Going to install it next winter.

WOW!!
Beautiful!
Can't wait to get mine done now!!
Where did you get those apron cards?

CPR https://classicplayfields.com/shop/pinball-playfields/sorcerer/

I you want one, I'd grab it now before they sell out! Or you may be in for a loooooong wait!

I had the entire lamp column #1 locked on (IJ7-1). Turned out to be Q23 out of spec. Replaced it and Q15. Fixed!

I have a CPR Gold. Still haven't swapped it out. Maybe this winter. Please post any issues with hole alignments that you find. As usual, some holes are not dimpled.

I'll be installing mine this winter. Mention anything you think is important that you run across, like screw holes that don't line up properly.
Good luck!

Why?
Do you need a set?

Thanks!
I figured it would be like this.
Thanks for the heads up!!
Be extra carefully getting the pop bumper stack switches/spoons right.

Excellent job explaining this!!

You can install bridge rectifier fuses or the Inkochnito Bridge board http://bigdaddy-enterprises.com/ProductPages/BridgeBoard.html
Also, I will install a solenoid saver board as well, because I also plan to swap the playfield this winter with a CPR repro.

Well, I finally got around to assembling and installing the Wolffpac display kit.
In case you noticed pic #2, one IC chip is not installed on the master display board (@ U8) as I stepped on it like an idiot. Wolff sent me a new one free of charge!
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Also, I assembled and installed the 'Special Solenoid Saver' fuse board. I've included the schematic (System 9).
Notice the orange wires (1 & 2) just pass through the fuse board - not fused.
The door comes super close to the fuse board, but just misses it. Be careful of it's location for this reason.
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Also, notice that the two orange (pass through) wires are 18AWG rather than 20AWG like the rest. I didn't have any 18AWG laying around, but I'll keep an eye on it. Being that it's such a short run of wire it probably won't matter.

I just got in some 18AWG wire and will replace the red 20AWG wires with correct 18AWG.
Pinball wiring rule is generally 18AWG for current carrying conductors and 20-22AWG for switches.

What do you guys think of this custom decal set?

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I like it. I prefer the colors over the original for sure. It also just seems to fit the playfield and back glass art better. If I do decide to get the set, I'll post pics here when done installing.

On mine Demon and Extra ball do NOT light together. Must be adjustable in settings.
I would replace center post.

See below comment. Mine operated this way as well. I meant to say it doesn't light Demon and Extra Ball together the first time.

Bell also rings if you get Demon on 3rd ball.

It's a great classic pin!
I have a custom decal set I'm going to put on this winter. Will post when it's done. Also hopefully, I can get to installing my repro CPR playfield as well.

I had to adjust the display panel to get them to sit right in the back glass too.