Larry, Make sure your resolder the convergence & vertical amplifier circuits....I have been told by others that a fault in the vertical amp can crack a tube. Jeff Stielau Shoreline Electronics Repair 125 Beech Tree Lane Westbrook, CT 06498 860-399-1861 860-664-3535 (fax) jstielau@xxxxxxxx ----- Original Message ----- From: "Larry" <schntv@xxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2002 10:17 AM Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Sony kp53xbr35 crt arcing in neck > > Jeff, > It is the green. > I ordered one. > it was a small crack under the yoke. > crack centered as though tapped with a center punch, > but not been tampered with. > The yoke shows no signs of damaged windings . > I will let you all know in a few days what happens > with the new tube. > > Thank you, > Larry > > > > Tech Repair CD support wrote: > > > > Larry, > > Yoke is more than likely OK. > > You don't mention which tube is cracked, but the blues do more frequently because > > they generate more heat than the others. > > Jeff > > FAX 717-564-4952 > > Intrepid Video & Electronics > > 501 Luther Rd > > Harrisburg PA 17111-2055 > > Be careful of your thoughts. > > They may become your words any moment. > > Order your tip CD today. 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