[legenbass77]

Thanks Dave, you are right about getting some more test equipment. I just got done looking at hv probes, and will definitely get one. It's an interesting hobby, and I'm up for learning how to do it right, and this seems like a good forum to learn. I don't want to just start throwing parts at it. You know I didn't even consider the dc vs ac on the neon, duh! I'll check out the Simpson 260 as well. Sorry for the terminology mix up calling the focus divider a tripler. Not sure why I had that on my mind. Tom what would you charge me for a pdf copy of that schematic? Thanks again for the wealth of information. Ok I have the socket off the crt ready to check the voltages what is the pinouts that correspond with the voltages I'm looking for? Grid pin (x) screen grid (y)...