Philco 51-T1601

[bigaudioal]

Hey Dave, thanks for your comment. I see that socket right next to the 6CD6 tube. 3 holed socket, in a triangle configuration. Only scope I have is this scope with the pictured probe, so not entirely sure how to hook up that probe to that socket really. Not used a scope before.

Originally Posted by DavGoodlin

That test socket on the schematic is where you want to plug in your scope.

[Gregb]

Hey bigaudioal:
I am new to this TV restoration thing as well but have been into radio and amp repairs for 30 plus years so do have some vintage electronics back ground. A lot of folks say that mica caps are very reliable and cause little concern and this is true most of the time but what I have been finding in most every set I have worked in the last little while is that any mica cap used in a coupling application is suspect. If it has a large voltage differential on it I would be looking at it. In my brief experience I have found about 50% of mica caps in this application have issues and if you are having troubles after a recap they are the first ones I look at.
Good luck with your set!

Gregb

[bigaudioal]

I am gonna inspect those micas!

Thx.

[kramden66]

any news on this tv ?

[bigaudioal]

She is up and running after two issues were corrected. Turns out I had a shorted vertical winding in the yoke AND found a misplaced wire coming out of the vertical osc block transformer. Those two issues fixed and was watching it last night and this morning.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfkBBd3qiGs

Set is for sale for those going to the ETF convention in Ohio in a few weeks. I will bring it along if anyone buys it. Make me an offer via PM.

[bgadow]

Never looked better! That's going to be a well-traveled set

[kramden66]

Nice , i don't think the one that i had had such sharp focus , it was kind of adjust that permanent magnet and not much of a difference , maybe it was also because the crt was weak or the magnet was weak too , it had nice sound , booms in a basketball court boomed.
this set was one of a couple different sets that you'd see in the Cunnigham living room on happy days , hope it gets a good home since i'm not going to the etf.
mike

[bigaudioal]

Originally Posted by bgadow

Never looked better! That's going to be a well-traveled set

Hey Bryan, I was actually able to sell it to a local collector this past weekend. I kinda miss it now. Had a fantastic picture. Let me tell you one thing, it sure put me through the ringer for a few months and sharpened my repair/diagnostic skills, that's for sure. For that I am thankful.

[bigaudioal]

Originally Posted by kramden66

Nice , i don't think the one that i had had such sharp focus , it was kind of adjust that permanent magnet and not much of a difference , maybe it was also because the crt was weak or the magnet was weak too , it had nice sound , booms in a basketball court boomed.
this set was one of a couple different sets that you'd see in the Cunnigham living room on happy days , hope it gets a good home since i'm not going to the etf.
mike

You are right, the focus control was ok, but not great. This CRT was strong, but for some reason the focus would never get really sharp like some other sets. But it still looked great. "Happy Days" are here again!!!

[bgadow]

That very set, as I think I'd mentioned before, was a local TV star. When WBOC taped their 60th anniversary special last summer they borrowed that Philco to use in the opening.