[timmy]

well i already tried a solid state 3a3 rectifier, no difference. i also checked the hv regulator resistors and they checked at 1.6m and 1.59 close enough to 1.5 meg. the funny thing is first getting this set from the beginning the hv was a problem so since then i changed all the caps under the chassis with no change in the hv regulation including the flyback. i thought i found the problem when i changed the fly when i found the focus 1v2 was wired wrong but that didnt help after correcting that. i had thought there was a problem somewhere in the crt drive circuit chroma board or somewhere else affecting the regulation of the hv but im all out of options as to where to look. i was trying to cover as much as possible befor pulling the crt and swapping to rule it out because i am limited to room here and yet the crt in the set tests very good for the age.