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

  • From: Phil Bader <tjanphyl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Mon, 06 Jun 2005 15:26:50 -0400

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



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" <tvservice@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Reply-To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>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
>
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>To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Sent: Monday, June 06, 2005 8:17 AM
>Subject: [TechAssist] OLD GE radio, Model L-915W
>
>
> > 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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