02-03-2014, 09:14 PM
Basically the resistor will smoke if its right end is connected to high voltage.
Of course check the wiring and the panel.
Here's how I would do that:
1. Power OFF, radio is UNPLUGGED !!!!
2. Measure across the cap #58. See if there is a suspiciously low resistance.
3. If not, Check the cap for reversal.
4. If yes, trace the short.
PS. FOr a time being forget about the tube, the path is also protected by the anode resistor, so first do that above, then we will think of other venues.
Of course check the wiring and the panel.
Here's how I would do that:
1. Power OFF, radio is UNPLUGGED !!!!
2. Measure across the cap #58. See if there is a suspiciously low resistance.
3. If not, Check the cap for reversal.
4. If yes, trace the short.
PS. FOr a time being forget about the tube, the path is also protected by the anode resistor, so first do that above, then we will think of other venues.