[Joeztech]

In a situation where the vibrator is not operational or not repairable a filament transformer with adequate voltage and current rating can be substituted in place of the vibrator. I did that years ago with a Buick radio from the early 1950s. It made a nice sensitive AM radio with good selectivity and more than adequate sound using a 8 inch PM speaker in a separate cabinet. There are ways to repair the vibrators as long as the precious metal of the contacts are not worn completely away or the reeds not damaged or fractured.

Joe