[Boatanchors] need to replace?

[corner five]

Thank you for the advice.  As I learn more about tube circuitry and 
trouble shooting I see how doable repairs can be.  I'm off to replace 
some caps and (hopefully) add a new tool to my bench.

On 9/23/24 11:41, corner five wrote:
> hi all,
> I'm starting into my first tube rebuild project.  This is a nice old 
> Heathkit signal generator model IG-102.  It appears clean inside and 
> out and may  require some of the standard component replacements.  I 
> do know that electrolytic caps do not age well and these will likely 
> need to be replaced.  My question is around the other parts.  What are 
> thoughts about best practices regarding replacing resistors, 
> inductors, tubes, etc.?
> .
> I have the test tools to check both LCR and ESR (including in-circuit) 
> values.   However I do not have a tube checker and do not know how to 
> verify tube wellness.  I chose this unit to restore because it is 
> relatively basic (compared to a transceiver), there is documentation 
> available, and I also need my first signal generator.
> . thanks.