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Originally Posted by init4fun
Oh , and , Thanks to the schematic graciously provided by Jim  , I can see that there is a resistor between the rectifier and the first filter cap . That resistor , R32 , which is a 22 ohm 1 watt , is very likely what made the smoke . I'd still change the caps , and then check R32 as you may well find it open (infinite ohms) . That is also the resistor you'd want to increase the resistance of if you do try again to install a silicon diode . |
IIRC from when I worked on mine that resistor looks like a thin mica cap. It was color-coded in dots...It may or may not be the same on your set depending on production run and any possible previous repair work.