[Greenhorn]

Re-wired the transformer. I stole the top clamshell from my parts radio because the original was in pretty bad shape, all of the identification was rusted away.

Finally finished with the caps and resistors under the chassis and installed the transformer. Now it’s time to move on to the I.F. transformers.
 
#23 (highlighted on schematic) was a big Bakelite resistor originally. On the parts radio that I have, that same one is a big wire wound resistor (photo).  I have a 37-62 that is similar electronically, and it had a big wire wound resistor as well. 

Does anyone know why these big resistors were installed? I put one back because that’s what was there, but would like to know why it was there to begin with….for educational purposes. Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving.