My first Roundie: a CTC-16 in a chineese cabinet

[jpdylon]

Thanks for the offer and help Charles. With my new job I won't be seeing much time of my own to work on this set. I don't have any extensions or a test jig, so no fun there.

I will pull the chassis and replace the Filter lytics, as well as any others I find as a precaution. THe CRT still tests really strong, so I may consider putting this into daily use.

I would like to learn sometime how to remove the catarac. I've read it involves removing the CRT, and using a heat gun to get rid of the old seal around the bonded safty glass. However as far as what to use to reset the glass, I'm not sure. I'm also weary of doing CRT removal and re-installation. I feel like I'm handling a live bomb after the experience I had having one implode within 5 feet of me....that was nerve racking.

Got any suggestions on what to use for tuner contact cleaner? The VHF tuner contacts are full of crap. The fine tuning is also has a really grungy feeling to it.