drop bank issues!!!!!!!!

[spanks_4]

Ok I replaced the stop, sleeve, coil, and the plunger. The damn thing is still struggling to come up!!!!!

Is it possible for the transistor to not be cutting on/off like it's supposed to even though it test good?

 

[THE COUNT]

It sounds like there is too much resistance in the drop target assembly. I had the exact same issue with a 3 row drop target assembly in a Blackout. It would push them up when you'd lift the PF and make the assembly fight gravity less. I fixed it by cleaning the assembly really good and loosening the spring that pulls them down.

 

[spanks_4]

The assembly has been fully cleaned, but how did you loosen the springs?

 

[craigmack]

Stretch the spring a little bit...

 

[spanks_4]

Stretch the spring a little bit...

That's what I was thinking, but wanted to clarify. It did this with the old *original* springs also that were slightly stretched out.

Did you use any kind of lubricant on the targets where they contact the switches?

 

[craigmack]

Not for LAH... The old williams horseshoe targets can benefit from a tiny drop of super lube, but you should be good on your game.


I think the "new" drop target springs are too tight as I have had this problem more than before on my games as well.

 

[spanks_4]

I want to thank Count for suggesting the springs because that was the issue.

Now other than cleaning/waxing, adjusting the pop bumpers to be more sensitive, and moving it the thing is done! Well until I find another playfield that's in much better shape!

 

[THE COUNT]

No problem, glad I could help.