[Boatanchors] Blowing fuse on Valiant

Joe Roth wc4r at lycos.com
Mon Dec 31 15:56:21 EST 2007


   I  have  a  Johnson  Viking  Valiant.  It worked fine. I know I should
   replace  the  original  caps, so I got the kit from K1TLI and did just
   so.
   I  triple checked my wiring, etc. But now it bows F2 (primary for T2).
   It  blew  twice  now.  Both times it took about 5-10 seconds before it
   popped.  There  was  not any hiss, smoke, or cracks. Quietly the tubes
   lit up as normal and then it shut down.
   Suggestions  on  trouble  shooting from the experts? Bad 6BY5 maybe? I
   would more than welcome a phone conversation as well if needed.
   TNX Happy New Year!
   Joe-WC4R
   www.wc4r.com
   www.rothweb.net
   www.williamsburgwx.com


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