Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom Bavis
The fix for this is to take the transformer apart and remove the mica disc, and put new capacitors on the terminals outside. If you have a capacitor tester with variable voltage, you can test this before digging in by testing for leakage between windings - obviously it has to stand at least 160V, since that's what it sees in the radio.
|
I've been able to fix Zenith IF transformers by scratching lines between (dividing the space between) the cap sections. This breaks up the silver migration path. Then put the disc back in the transformer, and you shouldn't need to do a realignment.