The focus/G2 block shorts, thats why you get the snaps/pops.
Easiest way to fix it is find a G2/focus block that is powered from the HV, and isolate the original away from the CRT. I had to use that hack a few times back in the CRT tube TV days.
Easiest way to fix it is find a G2/focus block that is powered from the HV, and isolate the original away from the CRT. I had to use that hack a few times back in the CRT tube TV days.