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Old 07-19-2009, 10:10 AM
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Looks like you have an 8 tuber model. Chassis is simular to an 8S463 (rider vol 11-23) with the exception of the phono circiutry. Original 6X5 and electrolytics in the power supply equal the kiss of death for the power transformer! You should test it though as one of the first things to do with the chassis. Ohm it out and variac it with no loads to confirm its condition. It may test ok (which is a good thing) but break down under a load so be cautious and use a variac after restoration. Old Zenith transformers of this vintage are a crapshoot! Believe me!! But don't dispair if it's bad, they're out there and replacements/good originals can be found.
Your model is a 1940 series and the model number will be stamped somewhere on the back top portion of the cabinet. It will read 8- (amount of tubes) S-(short and standard wave) 4xx (4=1940 model year and cabinet model). So, it will read 8-S-4xx.

Transformer is a #95-937N tab mount.

Yes, I love these old Zenith consoles too..I sure have a soft spot for 'em!!
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