Resistor values

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Originally Posted by Daniel6co

So I am discovering that I have replaced a bunch of resistors in my 1957 Silvertone Medalist with incorrect values. What Is confusing me is that the parts list identifies some resistors as for example 4.5 ohm and other written out as 4500 ohm... am I crazy or isn't 4.5 the same as a 4500? I am finding that several of the resistors that I replaced which denoted with the decimal point are incorrect, and when the original is placed back in the set the performance keeps getting better. Maybe I should have ignored the resistor value list and just replaced based upon what I actually pulled from the boards? Or am I way off here?

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First off , yes indeed 4.5 ohms is NOT the same as 4500 ohms , and if you made similar mistakes on other resistors you'd best check every one you replaced for being the wrong value . As to what's in the set VS whats on the list , since production changes didn't always make it to the parts list I usually defer to the actual indicated values in the set , and of course only replace those who are out of tolerance .

Hey , no biggie , mistakes happen especially when doing the first few sets , just consider yourself lucky you haven't fried any hard to find parts (coils & such) and chalk this one up as a learning experience ....