I am installing new caps and tubes in an old Tranor YBA-2A/B. While installing new capacitors, I made an odd discovery: The schematic shows a 4.7K (R19) and a 10K (R20) installed across the terminals of the 40/40/40 filter capacitor. I was surprised to discover the resistor installed at R19 has a color code of YELLOW, VIOLET, BROWN, SILVER. To me, this is a 470 ohm resistor, not a 4.7K as shown in the schematic. When measured out-of-circuit, the resistor shows 6.1K on the meter. I can understand a 4.7K carbon resistor changing to a 6.1K over time, but a 470 ohm resistor changing to 6.1K seems a bit much.
Incidentally, the resistor is in great shape without signs of being overheated. My forensic approach tells me that a red band could change to brown if subject to a lot of heat, but the resistor is in excellent condition without signs of heat and the BROWN band is consistent in color all around the resistor. The other color bands are also very vibrant and consistent.
My question is this: Should I replace R19 with a 470 resistor (as indicated by the actual part) or a 4.7K (as indicated by the schematic)? I would like to understand the best resistor to use, rather than just replacing it.
Any guidance is appreciated
Incidentally, the resistor is in great shape without signs of being overheated. My forensic approach tells me that a red band could change to brown if subject to a lot of heat, but the resistor is in excellent condition without signs of heat and the BROWN band is consistent in color all around the resistor. The other color bands are also very vibrant and consistent.
My question is this: Should I replace R19 with a 470 resistor (as indicated by the actual part) or a 4.7K (as indicated by the schematic)? I would like to understand the best resistor to use, rather than just replacing it.
Any guidance is appreciated
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