Weak flipper

[domlouis]

Hi all
The stern jp I received today has this funny condition where the left hand flipper feels unreliably wobbly (despite the game being less than 1 yr old). I am quite able to make the steep right ramp with it but if a ball falls on it when the flipper is up, it will deflect (when I am expecting it not to). Is this simply an indication of a weak coil or is it a problem with the setup of the flipper?
Thanks
Dom

 

[CHRIS B PINBALLS]

I bet the end stop part has dropped in bits

 

[domlouis]

Ok, I'll have a look at the 'end stop part' by comparing it to the other side which works well.
Thanks
Dom

 

[domlouis]

Right so I have had a look at this flipper. And my uninitiated eye can see little wrong with it. The end stop bracket is in place as far as I can tell.
Any views?

 

[PinballDaze]

You will need to take the end stop off the bracket and check.

 

[bartron]

You have to take the coil stop off to check properly
New coil stops lasted 3 months on my AC / DC .

 

[domlouis]

Just to be 100% sure, we are talking about the rubber part on the right hand side of the flipper assembly that stops the coil rod from shooting out of the coil?

 

[Spandangler]

No mate the other end.

 

[domlouis]

Ah ok

 

[CHRIS B PINBALLS]

 

[domlouis]

Thanks Chris, I'll have a look.

 

[Pick Holder]

@domlouis - why did you not just email @philpalmer as it is one of his games, or call/text me?

Have no doubt he'd just post you a new end stop, sleeve and plunger.

 

[philpalmer]

yes, usually those POS end stops

 

[domlouis]

Phil, I am not sure exactly what's wrong with it, so before i go and ask Phil (PH) for parts i thought i'd better figure it out?
If it turns out to be a new end stop is needed then I'll ask Phil for a new one.

 

[philpalmer]

you can usually see gold (brass sadly) dust in the cash box area from the end stop failing....

 

[domlouis]

On reflection, Phil (@Pick Holder), you are right, i ought to have ask Phil (PH) for advice on what to do instead of posting this thread.
Admin, please lock this thread, i'll continue the conversation through PM.

 

[pinballmania]

Don’t see why there’s a problem you asking on here ? You were trying to sort it out yourself instead of asking Phil. It’s not like you were casting aspersions on PH is it.

 

[Jagspete]

It’s also good for us less experienced to follow and learn these things as well.

 

[philpalmer]

Its all about learning!

 

[domlouis]

For those wanting to learn about these things.
As suggested by others, the end stop was damaged. See pictures. Phil is sending a new part. Happy days.
So next time my flippers behave weirdly I'll know to check the end stop bracket.

 

[domlouis]

Just to finish the thread off, phil sent two new end stops yesterday. They arrived this morning in the post. I have replaced the damaged one. And we are back on with a flipper that's working properly. Bring on that 1.1billion grand champion score.