[loosecannon]

thanks for all the replies so far.

ccomer1955, i looked at Gary's page, and these two philco pots stood out to me.
maybe someone here can tell me which, if either, would be the closest to the original:

1501-728 PHILC 33-5002 20K, MODELS 38, 81 .......... 1 5.00
1501-730 PHILC 33-5011 20K, W/SW, MODEL 53/57/58/59. 1 8.00


Morzh, i havent tested the pot yet, im trying to get all of/most of my ordering done before i go diving in so that i dont get half way through and then have to stop and wait for a part. (i do realize this is a pipe dream, but ive got to at least try)

thanks for the tip about the regen. ive seen quite a few posts that refer to the "delicacy" of the alignment of this section.

Radioroslyn,
i appreciate the tips. could you possibly give me a bit more detail with regards to checking the coils?
do i have to remove wires and components from them to get an accurate resistance reading?
when you say "feedback winding", do you mean the secondary?
im still learning about this stuff, so any details will really help.

thanks again to all!
this is getting fun!

oh, almost forgot. does anyone add fuses to the main AC cord, or use a three pronged cord with the ground to the chassis?
just curious.
LC