[Bob Andersen]

Next up, the old electrolytics came out.  One had leaked out all it's electrolyte and there was a large crusty mess underneath.
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Here's a look at my test setup.  I threw a 4K resistor in place of the speaker field coil.  I have a Hammond 125D for the output transformer feeding a modern 8 ohm PM speaker.  The 125D is design for PP output, but it's all I had handy.  I left the primary center tap disconnected.

I also managed to get an order in to Renovated Radios for some rubber tuner mounts before he closes shop.

It's getting a little cramped on my little Ikea table but I'll manage 
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I fired it up again while monitoring B+ and got a crackle out of the speaker.  B+ is only about 205.  I think it should be closer to 275?

A bit of signal injection testing confirmed that the audio portion is working.  I get a clear tone out of the speaker and it does respond to the volume control.  No reception yet though.

Not a bad start I'd say.