I think you may be onto something, Jim! Some time ago my PTO and meter
dial lamps were replaced by LEDs. This is a practice frowned upon by the
likes of Jeff Covelli. He objects on aesthetic grounds ("not original")
but also because these devices occasionally short out causing, in his
words, "some problems."
I may have experienced one of these problems. Here's the clue: When I
last powered up the rig, just before it blew, I noted that the PTO light
was dead. Now, according to the schematic, it's wired in parallel with
the meter lamp so it must be faulty, eh?
Once I receive my replacement fuses and tantalum caps (I ordered spares
just in case) and install them, I'm going to cut the LED out of the
circuit and give it a whirl. If that works, I'll install my rewired
power supply board again. If all is still well, I'm going to take Jeff's
advice and restore the original #53 incandescent lamps.
Here's hoping. Whaddya think, Jim?
Many thanks for your wisdom.
73,
Craig
W3CRR
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