The PHILCO Phorum

A lot of fellows talk about what a chore it is to re-stuff Philco condenser blocks. I never saw it as a big problem. Anyway, I decided to make a set of tools to make the job quicker and easier. The tool set consist of two tools, a wire cutting tool and a punching tool.

 Philco Service Tools by Steve Davis, on Flickr

In most cases, there is no need disconnect the wires from the block. While the block is still bolted to the chassis, use the cutter tool to cut the wires where they pass through the rivets. One twist on each rivet will quickly and cleanly cut the wires.


Philco Service Tools by Steve Davis, on Flickr

Again, while the block is still bolted to the chassis, use your heat gun to heat the block. Try to concentrate the heat on the sides of the block.
Philco Service Tools by Steve Davis, on Flickr

Use the push tool to push the old condenser out as far as the chassis will allow (the block is still bolted to the chassis).

109_0942 by Steve Davis, on Flickr

Remove the screw and roll the block. Then using the push tool, push the old condenser the rest of the way out of the block.

Philco Service Tools by Steve Davis, on Flickr

Now, clean the terminals and install new capacitor(s).

Steve

steve
nice tools       like the drill bit trick.  never thought of that


sam

>>>03-29-2014, 03:37 PM
...... I use a small drill to break the wires off coming out of the block. I have a small hand drill and 1/4 turn and you can feel the wire snap off.

Jerry Hawthorne

Ooooooooh,
 I'll need a set please and should probably order the new 20 face.... finally
If I buy the new face does that mean I have to restore it?

I dont see how to order though...

I have posted an ad in the "For Sale" section.

Steve