[Boatanchors] Blowing fuse on Valiant

[k6xyz]

Joe....try taking the rectifier tubes out and try it again.
If the fuse does not blow the problem is in the area that you repaired or
further toward the antenna.
If the fuse still blows the problem is toward the line cord.

Regards

Dave Harmon
NSRCA 586
K6XYZ[at]sbcglobal[dot]net
Sperry, Ok.

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:boatanchors-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Joe Roth
Sent: Monday, December 31, 2007 2:56 PM
To: boatanchors at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Boatanchors] Blowing fuse on Valiant


   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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