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08-10-2017, 07:54 AM
Early 70's - that's a transition era, and it could be either tube or transistor or a mix. It had probably set in storage for a long time without use. Most likely you failed an electrolytic capacitor in the low voltage power supply. I 2nd Mike - (Morzh), unless you have TV experience, best to stay out of it. There are some very dangerous voltages in there.
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1973 Philco Ford TV Help! - by rod1336 - 08-08-2017, 06:52 PM
RE: 1973 Philco Ford TV Help! - by klondike98 - 08-08-2017, 11:54 PM
RE: 1973 Philco Ford TV Help! - by morzh - 08-09-2017, 08:16 AM
RE: 1973 Philco Ford TV Help! - by rod1336 - 08-09-2017, 07:35 PM
RE: 1973 Philco Ford TV Help! - by TV MAN - 08-10-2017, 07:54 AM



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