LotR diverter goes crazy during Ents mode (with vid)

[AMK]

The diverter goes nuts throughout the Ents mode on my lotr - (see vid). I've been fixing numerous issues on my 3 machines recently after taking a long break from pinball. I've fixed the majority, but this one has me stumped. Any ideas? The 2 wires on the solenoid are both secure.

Thanks, Andy

 

[windoesnot]

Maybe check the outer orbit switches are not going off on their own as these cause the diverter in that mode to change position.

 

[AMK]

Just tried your suggestion and the switch is working fine - when i activate it during the mode it closes the diverter, but as soon as it opens (revealing the Mode shot) it starts juddering again. Thanks for the suggesting though - not a show stopper and I can still play, but you know it isn't doing the game any good during the War of the Ents mode.

 

[chris b]

It’s incorrectly adjusted the plunger is not resting on the coil stop when it’s held in

 

[AMK]

Cheers Chris. I just took the plunger apart and was expecting it to be worn, but it looked near new. The stop seemed ok and the sleeve was clean. Put it back together and the prob persists. Would you suggest getting a new plunger/coil stop anyway or reckon it could be anything else?

 

[chris b]

Have you adjusted the arm when it’s over the plunger must sit on the coil stop I think yours is not coming to rest on the coil stop hence the vibration

 

[AMK]

Just so I'm clear - is the coil stop at the base of the coil (bottom of the pic) - this is the part I of took off and reset. There didn't seem to be anything I could adjust - 1 way in. Cheer

 

[chris b]

Post a pic of the mech and I will try to explain a little better

 

[AMK]

Lord Rings Ents Diverter Coil

• AMK
• Mar 12, 2018

- this is the mech

 

[chris b]

Ok so slacken the Allen key bolt and make sure when the diverter is fully over make sure the plunger is touching the coil stop

 

[AMK]

No joy. I tried loosened and reset the plunger, it is as straight as possible. Things seemed ok to begin with but when the ball fired up to the Path of the Dead after a "Direct Hit" - the spasms started again. Thanks for the suggestions, it has given me more to play around with.

 

[stoptap]

There is a Stern Service Bulletin on this.

http://www.sternpinball.com/upload/downloads/sb147.pdf

 

[mufcmufc]

http://www.sternpinball.com/upload/downloads/sb147.pdf

 

[chris b]

What I have said in my original post maybe explained better

 

[AMK]

Thank you! Just followed them and the problem is sorted. Thanks to everyone for all the help