Replacing the CRT

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Originally Posted by Dennman6

I have a 1963 RCA Victor B&W console that uses a 23ENP4 CRT, with the tension band around it. As an ignorant 15-year old I swapped this out for a CRT in another RCA set about 1977, then after a few months swapped them back. Any reason I should be wary about removing it at this late date? I want to try & get it to Hawkeye before they close in 2 months. This was my parents' first new TV, before that they had a second-hand 1950s Zenith 21 inch console. The set hasn't been turned on since 2006.

I very strongly suggest you pack the thing to be dropped from 5 feet minimum and insure it for a lot. Also take pictures of your packing job and box before it leaves.
I have had 3 tubes rebuilt by hawkeye recently and I can say he does amazing work. On the other had UPS does an amazing job at destroying crts or just about anything. Out of 3 crts, one was totally demolished and replaced by insurance, one had the safety glass broken on the way to him and on the way back to me and one made it just fine.

Dont be intimidated Dave, the intimidation and fear will cause you to make mistakes. Nothing to it. Once you get the chassis out its easy. Take lots of picture, that always makes it easier.