08-31-2012, 01:11 PM
Just wanted to post an update showing where I am right now. I stripped the black paint off of the transformer and repainted it. I hit it with a couple of light coats of primer followed by 2 light coats of black engine enamel which is good up to 500 F (I hope my transformer never gets that hot 
). The high temp enamel is probably overkill but I know the transformers can tend to run a bit hot so I didn't want it to flake off prematurely.
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I'm about half way done with the wiring. The only thing I'm not particularly proud of is my replacement for the candohm. I tested the original and it had sections that were way over tolerance. I added some wire connection lugs above (when viewed from below) the original and then connected in the individual resistors. Not the prettiest replacement but it will work. I'll be restuffing electrolytic capacitor C18 but the three electrolytics (19, 20, and 21) are all inside of one can (22-571) and I think restuffing that one would be a bit difficult. You can see on the lower left where I've installed two 3-pronged lugs facing each other using the original screws that hold 22-571 in place. I'll be mounting the replacement electrolytics there. You can see the two replacement dial belts towards the bottom.
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More to come so stay tuned!
- Geoff
). The high temp enamel is probably overkill but I know the transformers can tend to run a bit hot so I didn't want it to flake off prematurely.[Image: http://antiqueradios.com/gallery/main.ph...alNumber=2]
I'm about half way done with the wiring. The only thing I'm not particularly proud of is my replacement for the candohm. I tested the original and it had sections that were way over tolerance. I added some wire connection lugs above (when viewed from below) the original and then connected in the individual resistors. Not the prettiest replacement but it will work. I'll be restuffing electrolytic capacitor C18 but the three electrolytics (19, 20, and 21) are all inside of one can (22-571) and I think restuffing that one would be a bit difficult. You can see on the lower left where I've installed two 3-pronged lugs facing each other using the original screws that hold 22-571 in place. I'll be mounting the replacement electrolytics there. You can see the two replacement dial belts towards the bottom.
[Image: http://antiqueradios.com/gallery/main.ph...alNumber=2]
More to come so stay tuned!
- Geoff
