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Originally Posted by Electronic M
IGood diagnostic methods: disconnect the top cap from the HV rectifier and see if you can draw an arc 1/4"+ from the top cap lead or fly doughnut with an ungrounded screwdriver...
If yes your fly and its drive circuits are fine.
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The arc will be substantially longer than a quarter-inch with a color set.
It's well to heed the old admonition: never, ever leave a vintage TV (especially color) running unattended, even for a moment.