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Originally Posted by Phil Nelson
Don't forget the electrolytics. I usually do them first,
...I suspect RCA might win a Pepsi challenge, as it has a crossover network with tweeters & woofer, not just three speakers wired in parallel.
Let me know if you're still missing a schematic page. I can download many Sams for free via the local library subscription.
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Thanks for the tips. I did get new electrolytics, but forgot to get terminal strips. Now that I've had a chance to look at things I don't think I'll restuff the cans... there's tons of open space under the power transformer and I can mount the strips to its attachment screws, so I don't have to make any holes in the chassis... just extend the wires.
For a while I removed all the high voltage tubes and used the set as an amp for my phone playing Pandora. My set also has the 3 speaker setup w/ a lill crossover. It sounds fantastic. It has descent power too, on the bassy stuff it had enough umph to make the grille cloth vibrate visibly. I'm hoping it sounds even better after the recap, the higher you had the volume the brighter the audio got.
The HOT lead fell apart as I moved the chassis. So i'll need to repair it before I power things up again.
If you could nab me a copy of the diagram I'd be very appreciative
Looking through this one there are no directions for removing the CRT or safety glass, just removing the tuner and chassis. Whoever put in the crt was sloppy, the nuts were hardly finger tight and are 3 different sizes
-Jason