The only thing that's left to question about the Philco is a hot, burning smell.....had it running for about 15 mins. No smoke, but I'm concerned that the flyback might be getting toasty warm. I plan to clean off all the tubes, they're pretty dirty now that I look at them, but is there a safe way of touching the flyback to feel temp without getting zapped? Should I discharge the picture tube and then just feel it?
Picture is on the dim side, so this weekend I plan to test the tube and maybe throw it on activate and let it cook for a couple hours.
Boy I'll tell ya....there's just something magical about watching color on a roundie!
