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Zenith 6D-815
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Probably the elecrolytics need to be replaced as a bare minimum. I would not power it up again until this is done. If the paper capacitors haven't been replaced, I would do 'em all, and probably all the carbon resistors as well, as it will only be pennies apiece and should be done all at once. Also I would apply a tiny amount of WD40 to each switch and control bushing, and give all contacts and control innards a nice spray with Deoxit 5, and let dry overnight. I'd probably clean out tube sockets and pins with a little Deoxit on a pipe cleaner, and check for firm contact with tube pins. Could also be dust or whatever on Tuning Capacitor, and a blast to Deoxit usually does it, but if there is a lot, a piece of paper can usually dislodge it. Be patient, this takes a few moments.

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Zenith 6D-815 - by Elijah - 02-10-2013, 04:11 PM
RE: Zenith 6D-815 - by codefox1 - 02-10-2013, 05:54 PM
RE: Zenith 6D-815 - by Elijah - 02-10-2013, 07:09 PM



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