[TechAssist] Re: OLD GE radio, Model L-915W

  • From: Eric Manuel <tvman@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Mon, 06 Jun 2005 20:11:12 -0230

Hi try this site..Eric

http://www.tubesandmore.com/


   Eric
E M Electronics
Deer Lake Nfld
Canada
tvman@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

majorthom@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> The main deal w/noisy ganged air condensors is the cleaning of the bronze 
> "fingers" that are grounding rotor shaft.Relay burnishing tools are good for 
> that.
> Pete
> Phil Bader <tjanphyl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> For the ganged tuning capacitor (air tuning cap): If noisey when 
> rotating thru the tuning range, look where the movable part mounts,you 
> will see two or three ball bearing assys holding it (the rotor) to the 
> stationary part (stator). Use a needle to drop a small amount of tuner 
> lube there. Get none on any tuning plates.The tuning cap gets it's 
> ground thru the ball bearings and the old grease insulates this from 
> happening.
> As for the main filter cap, yes, leave the old in place but I would 
> disconnect it from the circuit.It may short Vs simply weaken. I've seen 
> restorers hollow out the can abd insert the replacements inside. But 
> that's a bit anal... ;-):
> Phil Bader
> 
> Philip Bader
> Jan Phyl TV Inc. (estab. 1976)
> 3420 Recker Hwy. Winter Haven, Fl. 33880
> Fax (863) 299-8821
> email: tjanphyl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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> 
> Peter oliver wrote:
> 
> 
>>For the filter Cap We usually just bridge the sections with moden 450V caps 
>>10uf or so in most cases unless there is a real reason to run down a vintage 
>>or look alike. Just tack them in underneath. Noisy Contols Best usually use 
>>WD-40 Cleans them and lubricates too (Don't use on the Air tunning Cap and 
>>keep away from the dial cord) . The tubes and more site is run by antique 
>>tube they have a Wholsale division CEdistubuting. (only new items are 
>>Wholesale)
>>
>>Peter Oliver
>>Tucson Radio TV
>>
>>From: "tvservice" 
>>Reply-To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>To: 
>>Subject: [TechAssist] Re: OLD GE radio, Model L-915W
>>Date: Mon, 6 Jun 2005 08:44:13 -0500
>>
>>Ken,
>>you should be able to find all you need to restore this from Antique Radio
>>Supply in Arizona
>>www.tubesandmore.com
>>
>>Robert
>>tvservice@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>H & H Electronics Inc
>>
>>----- Original Message -----
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>>Sent: Monday, June 06, 2005 8:17 AM
>>Subject: [TechAssist] OLD GE radio, Model L-915W
>>
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>>
>>>Friends,
>>>
>>>My mother-in-law had this old radio, at least 50 years old. It stands
>>>about 40" high. I always admired that radio. I fixed it about 10 years
>>>ago, and asked that she run in for at least once a week for an hour or
>>>so. Should have saved my breath!
>>>
>>>Mom died recently, so the radio is mine. It is a real treasure. I want
>>>to do some restoration, but want to keep things as original as possible.
>>>The pushbutton switches and all controls are noisy, but I'm sure they can
>>>be cleaned up.
>>>
>>>The main electrolytic needs replaced. It's a three-section can, 15@400,
>>>15@400, and 10@300. Does someone have one still in good shape? Also, I
>>>would appreciate a service manual and (really stretching now) and owner's
>>>manual for it.
>>>
>>>I gave away my tube tester and all my tubes 15 years ago. I know I can
>>>still get them if necessary. The power cord is starting to crack, so I
>>>will replace it when I find one that is close in appearance. I have no
>>>plans of selling this, but am curious as to what something like this
>>>would sell for. To me it is a priceless heirloom. I want to restore it
>>>to original condition, but don't want to do anything to detract from its
>>>value. The cabinet is beautiful, but some a bit rough from age and the
>>>gas heat vent that was nearby. I understand that any refinishing is a
>>>no-no.
>>>
>>>Any hints are welcomed.
>>>
>>>Regards,
>>>
>>>
>>>Ken Smith
>>>Gulf Technical Services
>>>3034 Gulf Breeze Parkway
>>>Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
>>>850-934-8324 (Voice) 850-932-0819 (Fax)
>>>
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