[Boatanchors] Handling Heavy Chassis

[Richard Solomon]

Actually, this one has SS rectifiers. Something about the Filament Xfmr 
arced over.
I won't know until I get to the underside.

Folks say I should not turn the Valiant over with the front panel 
supporting some of
the weight. So I guess on it's side is OK ??

Good hint on the cable bundle, but that problem may have been eliminated.

73, Dick, W1KSZ


On 2/14/2014 2:12 PM, Garey Barrell wrote:
> Dick -
>
> Don't forget, if you plan to operate it upside down, or on it's side,  
> you'll need a pair of 3B28 rectifiers!!!   You can put the 866As back 
> in when it's right side up again.
>
> Easiest to work on it standing on one end (IRON end down!) and resting 
> on a rug sample that will allow you to rotate it easily.
>
> While you're in there, it would be worthwhile to examine and relieve 
> the cable bundle that is TIGHTLY wrapped around the inboard corner of 
> the plate transformer.  I have seen more than a couple where the 
> insulation has cold flowed and exposed the filament leads for the 
> rectifier, which just happen to have the full plate voltage (+) on them.
>
> 73, Garey - K4OAH
> Glen Allen, VA
>
> Drake 2-B, 2-C/2-NT, 4-A, 4-B, C-Line
> and TR-4/C Service Supplement CDs
> <www.k4oah.com>
>
> Richard Solomon wrote:
>> I have a Viking Valiant that will need work. The idea of man-handling 
>> this
>> behemoth (turning it upside down and back right again, many times) does
>> not appeal to me, besides, I am sure to break something.
>>
>> Has anyone used something akin to a Motor Stand or similar device to
>> facilitate rotation ?
>>
>> Thanks for any ideas,
>>
>> 73, Dick, W1KSZ
>
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