07-08-2015, 07:56 AM
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If the plate of the 7X7 is really glowing, very unusual, it is most likely defective if there are no bad components or wiring shorts/errors. "Micamold" parts can be wax or mica capacitors (usually paper if >.001), could also be resistors too, so trace 'em on schematic. Many doing complete restorations replace 'em anyway along with carbon resistors which have probably drifted way up.
Leave the "hidden" capacitor for last. Of course, modern replacement will be physically smaller and you may be able to snip the old part in pieces, remove it, and so on. Maybe someone has worked on this model and can help more. Provid a closeup of this area to refresh memories.
I use blocks of wood, just about very set will work OK upside down, sometimes there is a problem if chassis is operated sideways. There are such things as chassis jigs to do this, can't think of who sells 'em, but someone else will chime in.
Welcome!
If the plate of the 7X7 is really glowing, very unusual, it is most likely defective if there are no bad components or wiring shorts/errors. "Micamold" parts can be wax or mica capacitors (usually paper if >.001), could also be resistors too, so trace 'em on schematic. Many doing complete restorations replace 'em anyway along with carbon resistors which have probably drifted way up.
Leave the "hidden" capacitor for last. Of course, modern replacement will be physically smaller and you may be able to snip the old part in pieces, remove it, and so on. Maybe someone has worked on this model and can help more. Provid a closeup of this area to refresh memories.
I use blocks of wood, just about very set will work OK upside down, sometimes there is a problem if chassis is operated sideways. There are such things as chassis jigs to do this, can't think of who sells 'em, but someone else will chime in.
Welcome!
