[kiwi_steve]

Ok, so I have 2 remaining problems

I can't peak the RF section.  I've checked:
- The wiring, and my repairs - nothing obvious there
- The mica caps in and around that area - all within co-ee of their expected values
- The tuning cap - no shorts in the RF (or other) plates
- The RF primary and secondary windings - no opens and the resistances are near enough to the circuit diagram

I have what seems common when the RF section won't peak - screwing the trimmer down tight causes the rf to roll off, but unscrewing it about 3/4 of a turn causes it to rise to a high point where it stays right until the screw is fully off.  Schematic is below, middle section is the RF.  Nostalgia air version here: http://www.nostalgiaair.org/Resources/do...013903.pdf

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And just  the front end to try and make it a little clearer to read


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I'd really appreciate any ideas or comments on the problem because I think I've been staring at it too long, and I can no longer see any wood in the trees at all.

The second problem I can probably fix with a little perseverance.  The vane assy in the shadow meter flicks around to one of the stops when the signal is not present, which completely blanks the display.  I believe because its had wax in it, no matter how much I clean it there seems to be enough residual wax to 'stick' it to the stop, and not enough magnetism to pull it off again.  So short of giving it a belt ever time I want to use it it's totally useless as-is.  I've given it a fairly thorough cleaning with cotton buds and my fingernail to scrape it - anyone have any chemical or other ideas for removing the wax permanently and completely?  Here is the wax problem after a bit of cleaning... I've had it completely apart and thought I'd got it all... but no.