RCA CTC-11 Restoration

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Hi all,
Here is a picture of my next restoration project, a CTC-11 "Wakeley":



My basic plan is to first restore the power supply and to also replace any other electrolytic or paper capactors found. I notice that many of the caps are "modern" film-type that resemble orange drops except they are dark purple in color. Are these generally OK to leave alone?

I've already checked all of the tubes and replaced those that were weak or that were substituted with the wrong types. The set is working now with a decent black and white picture. Color is barely working only in the lower half of the picture, so I'm sure the purity and convergence adjustments are way off. I need to purchase a dot generator...

I have a SAMS for this set, but I'd really like to find a source for the RCA factory service manual. Would anyone know where to find one?

This will be my first vintage color set, so I'm sure I can use any tips or tricks that anyone can offer.

Wes