1970s Zenith Console - Troubleshooting

[zeno]

Originally Posted by ThePlague

Hello all, been awhile!

I've got a good Sylvania 25VAQP22 from ETF sitting in the garage ready for an install. I will begin chassis and picture tube removal in the near future. I will be taking my time and attempting to restore the cabinet at this time as well.

I've located the disassembly instructions in the service manual and it looks more or less straightforward. Does anyone have any tips/tricks/gotchas when doing this kind of work? And with this 25DC56 chassis, are there any items I should touch while the chassis is out of the console? I plan on installing a new voltage tripler given how destroyed the divider was.

Most sets the CRT comes out as an assy with DGS shield, conv, yoke etc.
Lift out by sides NOT neck. To have grab room put a box a little smaller under the face of CRT. The cabinet will drop away. Move to a table & transfer parts.
Install.
A helper is good, he can lower the cabinet slowly & hold it up to
get the MTG screws started.
Have fun

Zeno

[zeno]

One other thing. Xcelite used to make an extra long 1/4 inch
magnetic nut driver. I would guess its 25" - 30" long. If you can find one its a must for some sets. Also comes in phillips & #10.
I will see if I can find mine & post the model ## for the group.

Zeno