09-24-2017, 06:26 AM
> I did replace the tuning dial with one from Radio Daze. It looks good, but be very careful with them, as the printed lettering is susceptible to damage.
You can clean it but do not use water or soap! Ink is water base and will vanish if not cleaned with mineral spirits. Tread lightly with a Q tip. This is if it is dirty have seen some that are badly faded or worn. In this case replacement is the only way to restore it's lettering.
<1.. With your prior knowledge of these radios and have seen the pics of the boiled bakelite blocks and the waxy transformer lines, do you think the transformer will be okay? (it functions as posted earlier)
Once you replace the caps inside the bakelite blocks your good to go. The pt showing a little wax is common nothing to get worked up about. When new there ran warm and with aging caps to load in down this can cause it to run hotter.
>Does anybody still have their cap shopping list handy? I cant afford to buy bulk these days, and was gonna do an order specific to this radio. Including subs for outdated mfd values?
It's simple enough to make one yourself. MFD and UF are equivalent so there is no conversion necessary. Same with MMFD and PF. For now just concern your self with the mfd sized caps. These are going to be the paper/wax style and the electrolytic caps in your set.
<3.. Will the lack of tube shields make a big difference? I work at a place that has metal and aluminum sheets and can MAY have a couple rolled into shields if equipment allows..
As Mike said but it may be easier to find something that is suitable like a energy drink can or small soda can. Can be easily cut with with scissors for length and for the hole in the top. just be sure to clean off the coating where you attach the grd wire for a good connection.
GL w/it!
You can clean it but do not use water or soap! Ink is water base and will vanish if not cleaned with mineral spirits. Tread lightly with a Q tip. This is if it is dirty have seen some that are badly faded or worn. In this case replacement is the only way to restore it's lettering.
<1.. With your prior knowledge of these radios and have seen the pics of the boiled bakelite blocks and the waxy transformer lines, do you think the transformer will be okay? (it functions as posted earlier)
Once you replace the caps inside the bakelite blocks your good to go. The pt showing a little wax is common nothing to get worked up about. When new there ran warm and with aging caps to load in down this can cause it to run hotter.
>Does anybody still have their cap shopping list handy? I cant afford to buy bulk these days, and was gonna do an order specific to this radio. Including subs for outdated mfd values?
It's simple enough to make one yourself. MFD and UF are equivalent so there is no conversion necessary. Same with MMFD and PF. For now just concern your self with the mfd sized caps. These are going to be the paper/wax style and the electrolytic caps in your set.
<3.. Will the lack of tube shields make a big difference? I work at a place that has metal and aluminum sheets and can MAY have a couple rolled into shields if equipment allows..
As Mike said but it may be easier to find something that is suitable like a energy drink can or small soda can. Can be easily cut with with scissors for length and for the hole in the top. just be sure to clean off the coating where you attach the grd wire for a good connection.
GL w/it!
When my pals were reading comic books
I was down in the basement in my dad's
workshop. Perusing his Sam's Photofoacts
Vol 1-50 admiring the old set and trying to
figure out what all those squiggly meant.
Circa 1966
Now I think I've got!
Terry
