The kicker in the right shooter lane (the skill shot) often seems weak and the ball does not make it all the way round, though the coil, spring and sleeve are fine.

Right shooter lane kicker often fails the skill shot: ball sits off-centre

Cause: The chamfer cut in the playfield wood where the ball rests is slightly off to the left, so the ball sits off-centre and the plunger does not hit it squarely.

Checks

• Look at where the ball rests in the lane relative to the plunger tip.
• Rule out a worn coil sleeve, weak spring or a binding plunger.

Fix

• Pack the lane so the ball rests centred on the plunger; a small piece of felt furniture pad on the metal did the job here.

Systems

• Data East/Sega CPU Version 3b

Games

• Baywatch

Related tips

• "Ball missing" errors or extra balls served (roller switch trough)

Source: Pinball Repair help group!! (Facebook group)