Holy cow. I've just discovered a whole batch of these electrolytics in a newer Maggy (solid state) that are ALL bad!. Strangely, the thing still kind of worked. So far I've replaced about 18 of various values. If you ever run across a nice early transistor Maggy that has NO output, the first thing to look for is the output caps. Usually a 200-400 mfd value which are directly in series with the output. They're usually shot and replacing these will at least get an output. The last one I got also had a bad main filter cap which was also kind of strange. It had Common Positive. Guess back in those days for a time the common was actually positive vs. negative. 
Can anyone let me know the correct dial cord for a 40-180? I see Radio Daze sells some different sizes and I can't find anything in the radio's documentation.
This set came out of a damp basement after a CL p/u of another radio. The speaker cone had multiple tears that got the coffee filter repairs and it sounds great. The finish was in must-strip condition. According to the Philco photo gallery, this model was not offered for very long. Here's the before:
Didn't see a voltage listed for power caps, Philco 37-62.
This may be a perennial -- I'll risk it. Question applies to most old Philcos, I think, since the adjustment procedures all seem similar.
Am in the final redoo of a 38-7, (still need a range 1 ant. coil).Have listed in wanteds. Question here is How do you change the cone presets?
[/b][/u]I'm another newbie, with a dilemma. I guess I know just enough to be dangerous. The problem is; no Fm reception. I'm working on a Philco 53-956. I've replaced all the paper capacitors that I can see. I've also replaced the multi-section can capacitor. The AM sounds good and strong, but when I switch to Fm...nothing. I gently cleaned the wafer switch connections and even attached an external antenna to the two screw connections on the back. But still no joy. Can someone provide a few basic trouble shooting steps to resolve this problem? I just started learning, so any suggestions would be appretiaited.
I've been through the postings on spray lacquer toner and am beginning to get a grasp as to what needs to be done. In the interest of placing only a single order for toner, could someone give me a hint as to how many cans are needed for my 37-660 console. I've stripped it down to bare wood, turned new feet (the old ones were rotted to the point where they were hardly more than powder) and am nearly finished with repairing the cracked curved veneer so I am close to being ready to go. Also, the inside of the console is peeling, faded and otherwise damaged. Should this be stripped and repainted or just left alone (the quality of the wood itself is OK)? The damage was so severe on the outside of the cabinet that I was left with no choice other than stripping it down to bare wood.
Well, yes, I had enough room for one more. I have its brother, a 112, so I found a 111. As soon as I can get it out of the car back seat I will post some pictures and on with the restoration. Probably more questions about the cabinet, which is pretty good. The chassis is close to the 112 so I will know my way around. Off to Chuck to get some nice documentation.
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