weak right flipper on rfm

[newdos]

Hi Guys,

 

[newdos]

try that again!! need help with a weak right flipper on a RFM that also sticks in the up position a lot. Check end of travel hold switch and that seems fine. Is it just a knackered coil ?

Cheers Kev

 

[RudeDogg1]

have you checked the sleeve ect?

 

[kevlar]

Probably find the flipper plunger and the end stop mushroomed. Take them apart and file off the mushrooming to get you away but may be worth buying rebuild kits, about £25 for 2 flippers iirc.

 

[Moonraker]

Is it just a knackered coil ?

Most certainly not. As Kevlar said.

 

[newdos]

okidoki will remove whole thing and rebuild

 

[newdos]

Ok guys so I stripped the full flipper mech down and found the coil in the state shown in pic below ??? I think the cause was that the front coil retaining bracket was not squarely mounted and when I stripped it down the coils sleeve was worn away on one side at the front edge. I think the friction this generated caused the flipper to stick in hold position and then the coil to overheat on hold and hence the burn mark. I have cleaned, filed coil stop/plunger and replaced sleeve and all seems to be working ok, so I guess the coil may have survived. Think I have made the correct assumption here guys?

kev

 

[Moonraker]

If all is working ok then yes you are correct in it having survived...