1970s Zenith Console - Troubleshooting

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Originally Posted by ThePlague

.....As much as I'd enjoy having a Tesla coil, inside of a TV is not where I would want it. Based on the scorch marks I am seeing on the socket and elsewhere, it would seem that your analysis is correct....

A point to remember here is that if the socket is scorched, it very well could continue to arc even when the new caps are installed and bring the voltage back down to where it's supposed to be. The scorching produces "Carbon Tracks" which could allow the arc to happen at the lower proper voltage (better conductivity through the burnt carbon VS a virgin socket)

I figure you likely already know this, but in case you didn't, it's worth mentioning......