RCA CTC-5 Flyback Melting

[TVBeeGee]

Thanks everyone for the terrific observations and advice, so far. Please keep it coming. Nice to know that CTC-5 isn't so infamous for smoking flybacks. Sets my mind at ease a bit. I'll be sure to check current when powering up horizontal for the first time, but after a good overall cleanup.

Any advice on best way to go about cleaning the HV cage? It seems it would be a bad idea to use anything on the flyback that would soften its wax, be absorbed into the paper, or cause the dirt to be absorbed. Hmm. Maybe just brushing with a toothbrush while being very careful not to snag its leads???