Canadian Marconi TV 102T17

[maxhifi]

I've also seen this tube (17BJP4) available as NOS, periodically, when I searched for it. Will keep the rejuvinate plan in mind.

One thing which threw me about this set, was how to get into it! I started by taking the back off, then the screws which hold the chassis in place, then the front panel... Then there was no reasonable way to get the control panel out, but I managed to somehow contort my hand.

When all was said and done I realized the whole set is built on a flat piece of plywood, which forms the bottom, and the front, sides and top all unscrew from this, leaving only the bottom. This will be great for working on the set but I sure wish I figured it out earlier!

Now just waiting for the rainy weather to end so I can take the chassis outside, and detail it with an air gun. The component side is quite dirty. I am curious if the old British made Plessey electrolytic cans have any life left, or need to go.

[dieseljeep]

Originally Posted by maxhifi

I've also seen this tube (17BJP4) available as NOS, periodically, when I searched for it. Will keep the rejuvinate plan in mind.

One thing which threw me about this set, was how to get into it! I started by taking the back off, then the screws which hold the chassis in place, then the front panel... Then there was no reasonable way to get the control panel out, but I managed to somehow contort my hand.

When all was said and done I realized the whole set is built on a flat piece of plywood, which forms the bottom, and the front, sides and top all unscrew from this, leaving only the bottom. This will be great for working on the set but I sure wish I figured it out earlier!

Now just waiting for the rainy weather to end so I can take the chassis outside, and detail it with an air gun. The component side is quite dirty. I am curious if the old British made Plessey electrolytic cans have any life left, or need to go.

I thought Plessey had a plant in Canada!
If the CRT is aluminized the picture will be reasonably good. Makes a real difference.
More pictures of the chassis would be great.