Ekco AC77

[Yorkie]

Great work, David. As Col says, you'll get a kick out of hearing and seeing the finished set working. If you haven't as yet stripped the main chassis completely, and are open to a tip, here's mine: take lots and lots of digital photographs, varying the angle of view and close-up as well as back a little. Rebuilding is, I find, made simpler when you have a clear record of what went where. I've offered this 'advice' but I'm aware that Granny already knows how to suck eggs...
Tony

Very wise words Tony. Even with the simple PSU chassis although I took several pics, I could have done with taking a few more. I've only had a peep at the main chassis, and although it doesn't have a high component density, I can see that everything is going to have to come off and the chassis de-rusted, re-sprayed and rebuilt. The frame of the three gang tuning cap is quite rusty, so that's going to need attention. I'm not sure what style of bulb the 'pilot lamp' is - it's referred to as a 'special' Ensign 220 Volt 12 Watt and is fed from the primary of the mains transformer. I don't know if its an MES pigmy bulb as are fitted in fridges, microwaves or a sewing machine type bulb. I can see that being fun and games!

I don't see me finishing the restoration any time soon, but it will certainly keep me occupied through the winter months