Hey all, I've been lurking around here for a while, but finally decided to join! I've got a question about a postwar ZW transformer just picked up on the 'bay. The transformer was just delivered, and as I unwrapped it I noticed a distinct clunk as i turned it over. I pulled the cover off, and I found that the primary, secondary, and core laminations were all loose. Not loose as in un-tightened (not a word, I know), but loose as in there way lots of play in the parts. There's nearly 1/4" play between the laminations and the bracket, the secondary coil has huge clearance around the laminations and moves around substantially. The primary moves a bit vertically as well, but it's not as bad.
The transformer looks like it's never been opened up before, and I don't see any obvious damage. I've held and carried several ZWs before, and IIRC this amount of slop in assembly doesn't seem normal. Before I go bending mounting ears and shimming things, I'm wondering what cause this condition, and whats really the best way to deal with it. All help is definitely appreciated!
