[GarySP]

Welcome to the Phorum, Dave! Let's address the issues you've brought up. Loose tube socket pins can cause all sorts of issues. Try cleaning the pins with Deoxit and tighten them up a little by gently squeezing them with needlenose pliers to try and eliminate the contact issues. This unit is 66 years old. Replacement of all paper/electrolytic caps and out of tolerance resistors should be done. Try cleaning the speaker with compressed air to remove any dust bunnies and see if that helps. There is also a selenium rectifier in the tuner that should probably be replaced. Lots of help available here from our members with your project; just need to ask. Take care and BE HEALTHY! Gary
P.S. You may want to look into the local source of assistance also available to you. The Iowa Antique Radio Collector Club. www.radio-collector.com