1976 Zenith CCII

[RCAZenith]

What kind of line voltage are you getting? It would be interesting to see if you are getting a good bit less than 120 causing it to run hot.


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[zeno]

Measure the draw on a power right . Be sure its 3/4 to 1 A
IIRC. ( see label)
May be a weak breaker.
Next would be the big oval cap across the p xfrmer.
Check the low ohm, usually 1.5 at the horz out base.
Too much beam current can also cause this but never seen
it on a Zenith.
If it is something dead shorting normally before tripping
you will get a very loud 60cy hum.

BTW is this an EFL set ? if so it will have a PCB on the CRT
socket ( 9-120-## ) and some other changes.

73 Zeno