Thank you for the suggestions. It makes sense now maybe trimming off the horizontal lever isn't a good idea. Timing might be the direction I go in to start. As far as springs go, it's a good idea also and may be part of what might help cure the issue but I have been watching the 4th/5th click and think there may be something in this area to check into further. It does pay out correctly once in awhile on the double cherry but if it doesn't there is more than normal force needed to trip the 3 slide using the vertical finger.
It is correct the 2 pay correctly whether it's one cherry or 2 hit. Just most times the 3 pay slide doesn't pay correctly all the time with the 2 cherries.
I've taken all the slides out except the 2 and 3 pay sides and use my fingers to keep the 3 pay slide from popping up to get a better look at what's going on but had to take care of some honey do's before getting able to cycle the mech to get a better view. Have to keep momma happy too. I'll keep you posted.
Thanks again for the suggestions!