[TA Forbes]

Do not recommend adjusting the padders in the IF cans or anywhere else if you are just beginning. They are used to align the radio in a very specific order. Although there are "shortcuts" one can use to get an already playing set play even better by judicious adjustment of certain padders, this is best left to those with experience.

Since you are definitely motivated to learn, recommend reading older books about these old sets. Chuck should be able to make you a reprint of the Philco Alignment instructions AND answer specific questions if you decide to order his package for your set. For 7.00 you get superior quality reprints of all pertinent Philco Factory info for your set.