T2 pinball ball stuck

[Stereojet]

Hi,

Occasionally whilst playing a game on my T2, the ball will get stuck in the section where the target lowers (under the endo skull) rather than shooting the ball around to the canon, it just sits under the skull. Any tips on how I can correct this issue?

Thanks for your time.

 

[Jay Walker]

Hello, is the target lowering flush with the playfield? Due to there being a pathway beyond the target, the metal frame for the 'wedge-top' target has an adjustable stop for the level of the target when 'down'. Check first that there's nothing obstructing the target, it's not unknown for it to be bodged up with incorrect parts, affecting the dropping action.

Or is the ball sitting in the 'ball popper' without being punched upwards into the wire track? This would be the switch for the popper not reading, if so on the next occasion go into tests and select a Switch Test; 'Levels' shows all switches currently registering, so the popper switch (No, 7,6) should be among those listed. If not, check the switch wiring, the adjustment/cleanliness of the contacts on the switch blades, and if other switches on the two lines, Column 7 and Row 6, are affected.

 

[Stereojet]

Hello, is the target lowering flush with the playfield? Due to there being a pathway beyond the target, the metal frame for the 'wedge-top' target has an adjustable stop for the level of the target when 'down'. Check first that there's nothing obstructing the target, it's not unknown for it to be bodged up with incorrect parts, affecting the dropping action.

Or is the ball sitting in the 'ball popper' without being punched upwards into the wire track? This would be the switch for the popper not reading, if so on the next occasion go into tests and select a Switch Test; 'Levels' shows all switches currently registering, so the popper switch (No, 7,6) should be among those listed. If not, check the switch wiring, the adjustment/cleanliness of the contacts on the switch blades, and if other switches on the two lines, Column 7 and Row 6, are affected.

Will do, thank you.

 

[Ant-H]

It definitely sounds like the switch is causing the issue.

If the wires are all good, the switch itself will need adjusting so when the ball sits in the ball pooper the weight pushes down the switch and makes contact.

It can be quite a pain in the **** to get spot on especially as you doing it with the playfield in the vertical position.

 

[Asiapinball]

@Dinsdale had the same issue when he first got his t2. The target mechanism below the playfield was completely chewed up and had been bodge repaired so you couldn't even adjust the level of the drop target properly and the metal bar that pushes tne drop target up was trashed too. I think he ended up just replacing the whole assembly as there was so much wrong with it. Drop targets can get sticky over time as the pinball dust mixes with the small amount of grease that is used to lubricate them. A good strip down and clean can make them snappy again if there are no broken parts.

 

[Asiapinball]

1-Bank Smart Drop Target Assembly - Physical Switch - Left

1-Bank Smart Drop Target Assembly for various pinball machines. PBL-100-0043-00

www.pinballlife.com

Entire mechanism at pinball life if you have to go that route.

@1stoppinball or @David retro can get one in for you if they don't have stock in uk already.

 

[Stereojet]

Thanks guys, really appreciate the info.

 

[Jay Walker]

Seeing your other query, T2 may have the ball popper inhibited (by leaving a ball in it) if the cannon is out of action. Is that resolved? The later Star Trek Next Gen bars access to a cannon if it's not working, by not using the relevant diverter.

 

[Stereojet]

Seeing your other query, T2 may have the ball popper inhibited (by leaving a ball in it) if the cannon is out of action. Is that resolved? The later Star Trek Next Gen bars access to a cannon if it's not working, by not using the relevant diverter.

It seems to be behaving itself now, I’m a total noob at pinball care, I levelled the playfield properly to 6.5 degrees and lo and behold, it’s started to behave itself. It is now flashing up “check switches 26 and 58” which I have done, but can’t see anything obvious with the switches either on top of the playfield or under it. It’s all very daunting for a noob!