11-27-2006, 01:55 AM
Hi,
That sizzle is your transformer. No doubt the electrolytic capacitors are shorted and putting a direct short to your transformer. It could be fried but it maybe ok. I've heard them do that before and they were ok. A meter check could possibly tell you. Please don't plug it in again! This is for your own safety. The radio needs to be totally recapped and inspected for other defects. In answer to the cabinet I think using 0000 steel wool and GOJO hand cleaner (not the gritty kind) cleans a radio up very well. I think you will be suprised at the results. If you need a stain I would go with Special Walnut. Ron may have a better idea. The 380 is good playing radio when restored.
Hope this helps
Terry
That sizzle is your transformer. No doubt the electrolytic capacitors are shorted and putting a direct short to your transformer. It could be fried but it maybe ok. I've heard them do that before and they were ok. A meter check could possibly tell you. Please don't plug it in again! This is for your own safety. The radio needs to be totally recapped and inspected for other defects. In answer to the cabinet I think using 0000 steel wool and GOJO hand cleaner (not the gritty kind) cleans a radio up very well. I think you will be suprised at the results. If you need a stain I would go with Special Walnut. Ron may have a better idea. The 380 is good playing radio when restored.
Hope this helps
Terry
