Not sure what you mean by 'decals'. Assuming we are talking about the 1976 Gottlieb SURFER, is it the cabinet art work you require? These were painted directly onto the cabinets back in those days. If you contact Gavin (Retropin) of Flipper Rescue
http://www.flipperescue.com/ he is the licensed Aussie manufacturer / distributor of Gottlieb stencils...
As far as the trouble shooting goes, have a read of
http://users.esc.net.au/~boots/Pinball_Guides/default.htmlWhat I don't know about EM pinnies could fill a warehouse