09-16-2013, 10:22 PM
The FC in my Monarch table model, close to the same circuit, was, IIRC, 7000 ohms. Seeing as you're using a half wave rectifier circuit off the line, your B+ is limited to around 130V or so. Given that, there should be no problem without that FC in the circuit. On mine, it was on the other half of the rectifier (designed as a full wave rectifier tube (25Z5?)) from the main B+ supplied to the radio.
On the ballast, naval jelly is good for removing and stopping the rust. Then use Krylon grill paint (high temp) to repaint the ballast
On the ballast, naval jelly is good for removing and stopping the rust. Then use Krylon grill paint (high temp) to repaint the ballast
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