Last Chance for a System 3

[bgadow]

A couple weeks ago a friend of mine asked if I would take his old TV. He said it was a Zenith remote console that he bought new, he thought in the late 60s/early 70s but maybe later. It was going to the recycling center if I didn't want it, though he really wanted to find it a home.

So, tonight I got it. I was hoping for a $ervice $aver or flat chassis solid state but I can't say I'm surprised by what it is: a 1981 System 3. It is a "modern" style cabinet, swivel base (sorry, left my camera at work), good condition, includes the owners manual, original bill of sale (over $800 with tax) and the remote. They said that it wouldn't power up. They are fairly handy with electronics and found a bad diode; after replacement it would stay on for about 15 seconds and shut off. Main board is the infamous 9-160-6. I am NOT going to devote much time (and no money) to fixing this; its best fate at this point is, if I can get it to work, I will put it out for free on the curb. If not, it goes to the recycling center. So, what should I look for? I'm thinking bad cap, but I don't want to go into replacing a whole bunch for naught. There is a chance I might even have one of those boards around here...I recently tossed some Zenith boards, but not all of them.

Oh-if anyone wants this set, come and get it, no charge!