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Originally Posted by Radio_Dave
With all the valves and dial lamps out the current drops to 63mA  |
Assuming the set has a valve rectifier, there shouldn't be any current drawn with all the valves out since there won't be anything connected to the transformer secondary. I would check very carefully around the transformer for any components like modulation hum caps and disconnect them. After that, check the resistance of all the transformer windings, and check for open circuit between all the windings and the chassis.
It does sound like a transformer fault or wiring short circuit.
Paul