[rocketeer]

I finished replacing all the paper caps and electrolytics. It's got a weird problem and for now I'm going to shelve it and tinker with something a bit easier before I dig back into this over-crowded mining pit. Here's the story:

All paper caps replaced.
All electrolytics replaced.
All tubes tested, weak replaced.
All contacts everywhere cleaned.
Tuning condensor cleaned and lubed.
Replaced burned out bulbs.

What I have not done:

Replaced any resistors.
Touched any bakelite blocks.

Symptoms (using a variac):

90 volts - she plays and draws a little less than 1 amp.
105 volts - same but draws 2 amps.
122 volts (max) - same but now draws 3 amps.

What the heck is going on? I'm at a loss to understand why going from 90 to 122 volts triples the amperage draw. As I said, it's going to set a bit, but any insight would be appreciated.

Larry