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I certainly understand that good advice Arran. I gave the transformer wires a thorough examination and they looked ok. With a small brush I coated them with liquid tape at the transformer and any place where they were near the chassis. The IF can wires were surprisingly pliable. Seems like certain color wires don't harden and crack. A few were even cloth covered. The wire that was cracked and touching the if can stud was so buried I didn't find it until after the can was removed. But you're right these AK sets are not for the faint of heart. They are not easy to work on because of the poor condition of the wiring insulation.This one has an especially cramped chassis as well.