[ODPILOT]

Thanks everyone for your help. I resoldered 2 cracked/loose connections to the back of the volume control. I was able to test both the DC resistance and the impedance of my audio output transformer - and it seemed like it was normal. The transformer, although puffed out on one side, didn't' smell burnt. All other caps and resistors tested normal. As far as the 35L6GT tube, it tested good in the tube tester, BUT I had an extra NOS tube and used that one instead. I powered the radio up (expecting to see fireworks !!) and PRESTO - plays like new again. There were probably a combination of factors going on here - but all is good. Thanks folks for your expertise.