Hammond cv with Leslie 21h --issue with distortion

[hammondcv]

I recently brought a Hammond CV with a leslie 21H. The CV has a Trekii ssp-3a, Reverb, and an add percussion unit. the CV also has a kick switch attached to the swell pedal to control the leslie. I'm experiencing distortion when I play 2 and 3 notes at one time. there is no distortion when I play single notes. I noticed the distortion when i got the organ home. My thoughts are leslie tubes and or 21h amp. I ordered the 21h amp kit and I'm ready to attempt a rebuild. The issue is that all of the resistors are old with a messy solder job. The color patterns are a little off from whats inside the amp. I can match up most, but not all parts In the kit, there is a blue resistor. Where does that go. Note: there was no paperwork giving the value of each resistor. Does anyone have a 21H Inside Picture with new parts, that i may use as a Guide? Am I in the right neiborhood with my thoughts.about the distortion issue. The distortion is not massive but noticeable on triad chords. I've also noticed that the bass pedals are no where as loud as the manuals.
After I pulle the amp out, I found that I had (4) mismatched 6v6 tubes.(I'm thinking about replacing the tubes.. any recommendations). As far as the cv, I oiled it and cleaned the contacts but thats it.

Your Thoughts

[Charlie Metcalf]

Is the distortion only in the upper pitches, or only in the lower? If so check the horn driver (upper pitches) or woofer (lower pitches). My CV had upper distortion and some loss of upper volume. I changed the horn driver and the problem was solved.

[Hamman]

Your Leslie amp should have a schematic pasted to the side of the amp...if not you can go on captian foldbacks web site and obtain one. No matter what, its a good idea to recap/re-resitorize that amp so if that doesn't fix the problem with your distortion you're still ahead by rebuilding that amp! Like Charlie said above....check that upper horn driver since you may have the 20 watt version which could "kazoo" on you easily. As far as tubes make sure to get a "matched" set for your output tubes when you do replace them!

[hammondcv]

thanks I the distortion is more noticeable on the higher notes, but also the mids as well. i will start the work and report back

[arvetus]

if your woofer is original, the cone may be dragging. Had that problem with the F15LL in my 31H. Just had it reconed and it sounds 110% better