The first challenge was finding the correct schematic. At first I was using the
scanned Riders vol 6 available from the ETF.
I quickly found differences though. For example there are 3 couplates in this set but none are shown in Riders.
Also, these power resistors differ from Riders and I found a germanium diode detector while Riders shows a 6AL5.
I did some research and it seems they made at least 22 production runs of this set
I discovered a faint 'RUN 14' stamped on the back and tracked it down in a Wallace Telaide.
Here's an explanation of those power resistors.
I restuffed the electrolytics and replaced most of the old caps and out of spec resistors.
The first power up treated me to some nice audio for about 5 seconds then silence and no raster or HV.
I just started checking the tubes and found a 12AV7 in the 12AU7 socket. Also this "TEL-A-SAVE" 6AC7 video output tube has a cathode short and shows no emission on my Hickok.
