02-22-2015, 11:00 AM
Pipe cleaners can be used to ream out octal sockets too. And if pins are corroded, beg a used curette from your dentist or hygienist. Will still be plenty sharp for your purposes.
And check that 6A8 (assuming it is a metal 6A8) pin 1 is solidly grounded, and if the grid cap uses shielded wire, make sure it is intact. Weak ones will play fine in some radios, will not work at all in others.
And check that 6A8 (assuming it is a metal 6A8) pin 1 is solidly grounded, and if the grid cap uses shielded wire, make sure it is intact. Weak ones will play fine in some radios, will not work at all in others.
