Hi Ian

Success.......
I wasn't firm enough with the handle. I eventually got it to move from side to side.
I was then able to unscrew it.

Pulled the housing and the yoke out.
Something has disintegrated in there like a gasket and crumbled out when I removed it.

I will email you some pictures of the yoke and the CRT still in the cabinet.

Steve

Thanks for the tip GTC

I have just submitted an online quote request.

Should I pack myself or get them to do it
Due to the weight I don't want to put in a cardboard box.
I have been racking my brain as to the best way to pack it so that it arrives safely.

Regards
Stephen

Should I pack myself or get them to do it

I would definitely pack that myself. Couriers are not used to handling cartons of eggs, so to speak, thus keep that firmly in mind.

My approach is to cocoon in tons of bubble wrap and then surround that with plenty of packing peanuts. Stiff cardboard cartons are OK as long as they are taped up well -- essentially bandaged -- and a floor of Masonite can help with heavy items. Removing the valves might be wise. I guess Ian may chime in with suggestions.

Bunnings can be a good source of cartons, depending on size, strength, etc.

The alternative is to make a solid crate from plywood or chipboard.

Thanks GTC

That is great advice.

I was thinking of some sort of crate.
A box with a Masonite base also sounds good to.
I have also been keeping bubble wrap for this purpose.
Packing myself is the way to go I think, it will give me piece of mind.

Yes removing any valves that stick up is wise, particularly since that set has fragile paper phenolic valve sockets.

I suggest you make a diagram of the chassis and include a copy in the packing. Give each valve a number and mark it on its packing. This avoids the possible effect on vision IF alignment if the 6BX6's get swapped around.

Valves that are protected by a cage, valve covers or nearby coil cans can stay where they are.

Assume that the package will be dropped a couple of metres onto concrete, upside down. Especially if it's marked "Fragile" and "This side up"!

There is a solution:

After putting the chassis in a tight-fitting cardboard box, get a couple of cans of expanding gap filler and a plastic garbage bag. Empty the cans into the bag and put it into the box on top of the chassis. Seal the bag with a knot. As it expands, gently press the bag in and around the chassis. Then close the box. The aim is to let the gap filler expand, fill the box and then set. The resulting moulded filler can be re-used.

Hope this helps.

Photo uploaded to Post 32.

Hello Brad

Thanks for the photo upload.

Stephen