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Old 09-08-2017, 12:53 PM
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With any TV the two hardest parts to get are the CRT and flyback transformer. If either are bad it can set you back the better part of the set's value to get replacements.

I'd look up the schematic which likely can be found here: http://www.earlytelevision.org/tv_sc...ms_zenith.html and use it to ohm out the flyback.

You will want to get the CRT tested by a proper CRT tester too (search testing CRTs here for more info).

If you want you could also simply roll the dice and start a recap without testing things if you wish...Some do that if they can't test the CRT and really love the set.

Sets like that vary from about $50 to around $300 depending on condition, location and number of interested buyers....Would be more if it was a TV only set since the combos are harder to transport and find space for.

Bear in mind most TV restos are not money making propositions...You could throw $100 in that set for a full recap, need to sell it later for a move, and find out that there are no TV collectors in a 350 mile radius, and no one wants to you $50 for it.

It all boils down to what having it working is worth to you.
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