2 questions I need some help on ...

What are the sling sizes on X-Men? I put in 2 1/2" and I think the manual might have another measure?

What are suggested replacements for the LEDs that originally came in this game?
I'm seeing many that are failed or failing (dimming)

I replaced a few with Comet 2 SMD for now

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Another simple question for you long time owners. My spinning disc is flaking pieces all over the playfield. I have a new replacement decal for it in hand.

How do you remove the old one? Plastic razor blade and elbow grease?
How do you clean any left over residue? Goo gone?
Tips on laying down the new one?

Thought I'd share what I discovered:
- Pretty simple to grab an edge of the old decal with a razor blade
- Start peeling in direction around the perimeter
- If the top layer comes off first, just grab the base layer (which is 3M 2 faced tape)
- Go slow and you pull most of the sticky residue with it
- Use a plastic razor to get the rest, then goo-gone

Adding new:
- First, pop out all the slots (these correspond to the slots that show the red/blue lights below the disc) using a pick
- These are not punched out but they are die cut
- Carefully align because you don't get a second shot
- The light reveal slots in the decal from Marco don't quite line up
- Get one side right, get it stuck down, then razor knife out the slots on the opposite side
- Use a pick to pull up the razored slivers and they will simply pull off

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Yup. Right here:

https://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/820-7001-00

Anyone else have the Blackbird scoop coil bracket plunger stop bend backwards?
It was even worse when I first found it ... bent almost straight back
The scoop was taking up to 6 attempts to spit the ball out, it became obvious why when I lifted the PF

Fixed it with a zip tie for now and ordered a new bracket. This is the same bracket that Harley Davidson uses

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Great idea. I love the game too. Its interesting that (at least for the past 4 months) of all the games in my collection, I'm playing this one the most.
Huge variety of shots and gameplay.

BTW, one thing I do for bulbs that won't stay put is to put a dab of E6000 on it before popping it back in
Works like a charm and is not permanent- just use a little bit
It says permanent but if you've ever used it you'll know that it's like a clear, stretchy rubber and can be teased apart if small amount used

https://www.amazon.com/E6000-231020-Adhesive-Precision-Tips/dp/B00JP3X9WE/ref=pd_sim_b2b_1/144-8663962-8429759
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