3000A woes

[tutor_turtle]

I was given a 3000A (and some other equipment) in payment for repairs on a 9090.
After finding the initial channel out problem, I was happy to see the engineering fix to protect the output was recently done.

As I got further into it, more issues became apparent:
> A rhythmic clicking sound, every input, both channels, most notable on "Tape Head" input. Most sensitive input.
> The RCA jacks are too large (9.23mm, instead of 8.23mm).
> Lastly the FM radio has very weak reception. (local/distance switch has no effect)
Cleaning the bearings on the tuning capacitor did not help.

The basic question is: Should I bother chasing ghosts on a model that has limited appeal?

 

[Richard P]

This model sounds great when its working well, but has a few, known gremlins that need to be addressed. If you plan to use it, it's probably worth going through. If you plan to flip it, you'll have a lot of hours into it and it may not be worth it. In the latter case, maybe part it out. Here's a thread I created with my notes on the 3000A.

 

[kwayde]

I got my friend's working with the mods, etc. and after he hooked it up he said it pulls in many more stations than his other receivers.