Max;Your sparky lines are ''what RCA calls White tadpole Noise''.There is a Mod-Kit available,RCA#229296.To verify if this unit has been modified,check the top of video head assy to see if it has a 2-wire ESD brush&cap.If it does,the unit HAS NOT been modified.If it has a Leaf-spring ESD brush,&cap it has the modification.Mod includes coils&filters for the CBA,STATOR COIL,grounding wires,leaf springESD brush,CAP&washer...hth..regards..Don ----- Original Message ----- From: "Maxwell Bailes Jr." <bailes4@xxxxxxxxx> To: "techassit" <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2001 6:37 PM Subject: [TechAssist] RCA VCR Model# VR510 and GE VCR Model# VR4019 > > Hello, > These VCR'S play pre-recorded tapes in SP speed,with > most of the video bad. Has picture with sparky lines > in all,but the bottom 1/8 of video is good and sound > is good. Plays recorded tapes on SLP speed with good > video and sound. Any ideas would greatly appreciated. > TIA > Max Bailes > Bailes Electronics > Hurricane,WV. 25526 > 304-562-7167 > Help make your TechAssist online repair tips > database better! Submit your fixes here: > http://www.circuitwork.com/techassist/tip/#tips > To unsubscribe write to: > techassist-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > with unsubscribe in the subject line. > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.273 / Virus Database: 143 - Release Date: 8/16/2001 Help make your TechAssist online repair tips database better! Submit your fixes here: http://www.circuitwork.com/techassist/tip/#tips To unsubscribe write to: techassist-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with unsubscribe in the subject line.