Philco 41-285 wiring issue

[Mick AV-8]

I replaced all of the caps.
Except the electrolytics that are hooked up screwy to the diodes.
I can now get two local stations (only) with a weak crackly signal.
But that is a milestone..as I got nothing before.
Few weird things though:
Put in the 84 6Z4 with all the pins on it and it works better.
ground pin 4 and the tube lights up..but this does nothing to improve function or signal. so left that out and did not solder a wire to ground there.
On the antenna I hooked it up the way I took it apart and the speaker gets quite.
If I only hook the "G" wire I can get the weak signals..if I hook up the "A" antenna wire..I get no signal...weird huh?.....
So now wondering if I should replace the electrolytics and wire them the way it is with those diodes and resistors on 84 tube.
as the next step?
Look forward to any advices or comment.
Much appreciated.