[TechAssist] Re: Zenith PVR4660VK (1995 model) Focus drifts.
- From: "al m" <ampm@xxxxxxx>
- To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 12 Apr 2004 18:13:31 -0400
LeRoy I have the splitter that I changed and it didn't fix the set. If you
want me to send it to you I can, But it might be bad too. Maybe I needed
both. Was in a rush to get it done so never put it back in to check if it
was just the board. Resistance on the plug was a little low.
Al Marquardt
ampm@xxxxxxx
Al Marquardt Electronic Repair
206 W Main
Girardville Pa. 17935
----- Original Message -----
From: "LeRoy Westlund" <llw@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, April 12, 2004 3:20 PM
Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Zenith PVR4660VK (1995 model) Focus drifts.
> Ed, and All;
> I havn't ordered the Focus block yet,...I'm having a hard time deciding if
> it will fix my problem, and IF I should order the cheaper generic just in
> case.
> I'm getting conflicting suggestions from the list. Some say to spend more
> $$$ and replace with an OEM part. Some say the Generic will work just
fine.
> Some say it may not even fix my problem. Maybe I will check the drive
module
> for bad connections, and a few bad e-caps. If it looks clean, then I will
> order the Focus block. I will post the fix, in a few days. Where do I get
> the idea that there is a small amount of gambling going on in this
bussines
> ? Go with the odds,...right ?
>
> Thanks,
> LLW
>
> LeRoy Westlund
> Westlund TV & Electronics
> 97 North Main "Where there's a will,...
> Centerfield, UT 84622-0087 There's always a way."
> Ph./Fax 435-528-3822
> mailto:LLW@xxxxxxxxxx
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Edward Gaidies <teltek3@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Date: Friday, April 09, 2004 10:27 PM
> Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Zenith PVR4660VK (1995 model) Focus drifts.
>
>
> >LeRoy;
> >Using OEM may not always be the answer. Certain Transistors require OEM
> >for some reason, but in your case look for other problems.
> >
> >-Ed-
> >On Saturday, April 10, 2004, at 12:18 AM, LeRoy Westlund wrote:
> >
> >> OK,...come Monday, I'll shell out $58 "MORE", for the OEM part.
> >> Zenith wants $133 for one. Too bad we can't use them cheaper generics,
> >> cause
> >> that keeps us from making a decent profit on these kind of jobs. Always
> >> SOMETHING to stop us from making a living in this business.
> >>
> >> LLW
> >>
> >> LeRoy Westlund
> >> Westlund TV & Electronics
> >> 97 North Main "Where there's a will,...
> >> Centerfield, UT 84622-0087 There's always a way."
> >> Ph./Fax 435-528-3822
> >> mailto:LLW@xxxxxxxxxx
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: Shoreline Electronics <jstielau@xxxxxxxx>
> >> To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >> Date: Friday, April 09, 2004 10:38 AM
> >> Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Zenith PVR4660VK (1995 model) Focus drifts.
> >>
> >>
> >>> Most definitely the spiller/focus block.
> >>>
> >>> Do NOT use the cheap generic......you have been warned!
> >>>
> >>> ==========================
> >>> Jeff Stielau
> >>> Shoreline Electronics Repair
> >>> 344 East Main Street
> >>> Clinton,CT 06413
> >>> 860-399-1861
> >>> 860-664-3535 (fax)
> >>> jstielau@xxxxxxxx
> >>> ========================
> >>> "If you push something hard enough it will fall over."
> >>> Fudd's First Law of Opposition - Sir Sidney Fudd
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> ----- Original Message -----
> >>> From: "LeRoy Westlund" <llw@xxxxxxxxxx>
> >>> To: "TechAssist" <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >>> Sent: Friday, April 09, 2004 11:23 AM
> >>> Subject: [TechAssist] Zenith PVR4660VK (1995 model) Focus drifts.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>> Hi members,
> >>>> This Zenith PTV has a fairly good picture after I adjust the focus
> >>>> on all
> >>> 3
> >>>> tubes, but after about 20 minutes the focus adjustments drifts, and I
> >> have
> >>>> to readjust the focus.
> >>>> When it's cold, the adjustment range on the pots, are about in the
> >> middle.
> >>>> After warm-up I have to turn it almost to the full range in the CW
> >>>> direction.
> >>>>
> >>>> The gray wire from the High voltage bleeder assy., measures 44.2K to
> >>> ground.
> >>>> I understand that it should OHM out between 48-51K. I am thinking
> >>>> about
> >>>> ordering a new Focus block assy., from H.B. electronics in
> >>>> California.
> >>> They
> >>>> have them for about $75. I checked all 3 of the 120K ohm resisters
> >>>> on the
> >>>> CRT modules, and they check OK. Do I need to replace them anyway,
> >>>> and do
> >>> you
> >>>> think a new focus block will correct my problem, or am I over looking
> >>>> something ? I guess what I need, is a little insurance from the list,
> >>> before
> >>>> shoveling out that much $$$ for a part I might not need.
> >>>>
> >>>> Please advise,
> >>>> TIA,
> >>>> LLW
> >>>>
> >>>> LeRoy Westlund
> >>>> Westlund TV & Electronics
> >>>> 97 North Main "Where there's a
> >>>> will,...
> >>>> Centerfield, UT 84622-0087 There's always a way."
> >>>> Ph./Fax 435-528-3822
> >>>> mailto:LLW@xxxxxxxxxx
> >>>>
> >>>>
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