I really do not know how my Hallicrafters SX-100 fixed itself, but I figured you might like to hear this story.
I have had this SX-100 for around 30 years. About 20 years ago I had a tech redo the caps and other items and it has been a sweet performer. 7 years ago I retired and moved out of New york City. The SX-100 was placed in its own carrying case, but unfortunately I let the movers take it in the van. I SHOULD have put it in my car. They must have dropped the case in moving because when I finally got to it, it was a mess. Tubes were knocked out of their sockets and the signal strength meter needle was jammed on one side of the meter case. I got everything back together and freed up the meter, but the performance was terrible. I kept trying, but could not get it fixed and no local repairman would touch it. It sat in my unheated basement for 7 years. Last week I decided to hook it up one last time, and if I couldn't get it to work, to the dump it would go. I hooked it up, turned it on, and it ran beautifully! Perfect sound and reception! I only needed to spray the fine tuning unit with some silicone lubricant to free it up. I'll be darned!
Any other folks with any good stories about their gear?