On Tue, 10 Jul 2007 19:04:22 -0400, ? " " wrote:

- out of circuit transistor measuring 45 ohms in both directions (base -
emitter)

Sounds bad. Should depend on polarity. What voltage does
your meter put out in Ohms range?

- measuring short without transistor in circuit

Follow the circuit from base to ground. You may find
a transformer in there which would explain low resistance.

Regards,
H.