[bionicmerlin]

Thanks all for taking the time to respond.
I haven't had much time today Nick I will put some pics on tomorrow if I can .
Maybe I should of said I have replaced the rectifier infact.
John I'm not sure if you have worked out I'm the guy who spoke to you on the phone asking advice and your going to look at my other set for me.
I have checked the dag strip and it wasn't making good connection so that's done ..
I have checked the ht voltage it's almost spot on the tube volts are 13.1 and stays that voltage over an hour. .
I also find the bottom of the picture is about 2 inch short but comes correct after a few mins. The LOPT is warm after about a hour but not hot. I got nosafe way to check the EHT volts.and the scan coil sleeve looks ok but will double check. I did replace The U26 valve as when I first got the set the picture would balloon very bad. This cured it by about 90% now it's almost cured its self with the LOPT slowly drying out I would guess. Hope to get some more advise . Thanks Andy