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Part 1 of my Atwater Kent model 84 (early) Restore is now uploaded
link below to anyone interested.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6RG4XtrmSE
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Good timing for this video Buzz. I just acquired an AK84 a couple months ago. It will be awhile before I get to it, other projects ahead of it.
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Great job Buzz, looking forward to episode #2.
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Part 2 now uploaded
watch Buzz try to rebuild the cabinet.
link below to anyone interested.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nE-yKz2dsS4
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I am also gearing up to tackle an 84. I do not expect it to be different from 82, meaning what one has to deal with.
AKs are fun to work at, even with rubber wiring accounted for.
Way, way more fun than RCAs.
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Mike;
By being way more fun then RCAs do you mean the model 140s? I think those were the low point for serviceability among RCA stuff. From what Russ was saying the A.K sets need the transformer leads replaced, but they were kind enough to use terminals underneath the bells/clamshells so it's easier then rewiring other transformers.
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Arran
Superette, R-73, and, probably 140 (from seeing the chassis).
I do not remember having to replace the wires in AK82, but I did have to do it in 808A (under the bell, and yes, they used the terminals).
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Mike;
Yes I think the R-7 Superettes, and their sister models are pretty bad, especially if you have never dug into one before. The ones I worked on were the Canadian G.E versions, and an Canadian Westinghouse 801 Columnaire, which uses a similar circuit, but in a different chassis, it was much easier to work on by the way because they mounted the #80 and the two #45s on one end of the chassis. I've never actually worked on an A.K, the only one I have is a model 20C battery set, but have worked on lots of Rogers built sets, some of those are not fun with the stupid resistor boards.
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part 3 now uploaded
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNn24fR0rFc
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Hello Buzz,
I am looking forward to the 3rd part !
Sincerely Richard
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Another great video Buzz. Just curious why you switched from using Evapo-Rust?
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John, it must be cost. That Evaporust is expensive.
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Part 4 and final episode now uploaded
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4VCJHeUtEA
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