[Hallicrafters] Cleaning the inside of HT33A amplifier

[Charlie T, K3ICH]

That stuff acts like the old cosmoline (spelling??) to protect the finish. 
Some of the brightest looking S-Lines I've restored were mustard color all 
over when I started. The lung-goo washed off to reveal a like new chassis. 
I was quite surprised AND very glad I quit smoking in 1972.

73, Charlie k3ICH


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ross Stenberg" <k9cox at charter.net>
To: <hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 8:57 AM
Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] Cleaning the inside of HT33A amplifier


> Imagine what his lungs looked like.
>
>> Has anyone thoroughly cleaned the inside (chassis and components and 
>> transformers) of a Hallicrafters HT 33A amplifier. My acquisition seems 
>> to be a good one electrically, but the inside is totally coated with tar 
>> and nicotine. I have NEVER seen a piece of electronic gear turned 
>> completely GOLD inside by tar and nicotine.
>>
>>
>>
>
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