AK Model 42 Transformer Ground?

[Winky Dink]

Yeah. I figured out the un-meshing thing. The plates were in a position that couldn't be unmeshed without first pulling the chassis, loosening the pulley, and repositioning the plates. Still had 4 ohms. Having done that, I pulled the capacitor from the chassis and still had 4 ohms. Then I saw the problem. I'll give you a hint, "NEVER USE STEEL WOOL AROUND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT."

[jr_tech]

BINGO! Good find!

jr

[Winky Dink]

Thanks to all who had the patience to help me track down the culprit. I'm posting this photo so others with limited experience might come across it and benefit from it. The lesson is, "Don't use steel wool near electronic equipment." This problem resulted from my use of steel wool two feet away from the set.



I think this set's going to work beautifully when I reassemble it. I'll do one last post when it's complete.

[Kevin Kuehn]

Originally Posted by Winky Dink

I'd like to know what you used to get those capacitor components so sparkling clean? Have you by chance documented this complete AK 42 restoration process some place?