Philco 38-7 CS restoration
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I rummaged through my spare parts, and found some good tube base shields 
Although it means I'll have to find the older glass type tubes, I think I'll install them.
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I've started work on repairing the access panel with the same wood filler I used on the lower shelf.
I glued some veneer on the back to cover the holes, then glopped it on. It sands down fairly easily
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Re: Philco 38-7 CS restoration - by Bob Andersen - 10-03-2011, 12:28 AM
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PT 6 chassis screws size???
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Hello bridKarl,
that sounds right or maybe 8/32 .
Sincerely Richardradiorich — 01:00 AM |
PT 6 chassis screws size???
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Have this done except for missing chassis screws.
It looks like 1 inch 6/32 sheet metal screw may work but can anyone s...bridkarl — 10:32 PM |
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Hello Stormlord,
Well done on rewinding that coil it turned fairly good for your first one.
Sincerely Richardradiorich — 09:12 PM |
Philco model 38 code 121 not receiving signal.
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Well here it is. It ain't pretty, but hopefully it'll work.
I checked it with my DMM on continuity and it keeps and r...Stormlord5500 — 08:56 PM |
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Looks like if I am reading it correctly it looks like the silver capacitor#57 that appears to be a replacement is of a l...osanders0311 — 05:09 PM |
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Thanks Arran. Yeah this plastic is pretty thin. It's a little thinner than the original stuff. It kinda reminds me of p...Stormlord5500 — 04:37 PM |
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If it is the primary's turn, then the ...morzh — 03:53 PM |
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I've never had an output transformer become shorted, the failure mode is usually an open primary, or in a center tapped ...Arran — 03:52 PM |
Philco model 38 code 121 not receiving signal.
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