[Johnson] Valiant VFO 18K 2W Resistor

[Chris]

Hello To the Group

 I have done some reading on the Johnson Rangers about the and about the 122 
VFO and how it is a good ideal to replace the 18K 2W resistor with a 18K 5W 
or 10W resistor and moving the resistor out of the VFO compartment and 
moving it under the chassis, My question is does this also apply to the 
Johnson Valiant 1, and is it a good ideal to move it under the chassis? 
Thanks for everyone's time Chris