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Help with 38-9 Plastic Dial - philconerd - 06-02-2018

Hello Forum-

I'm now continuing working on this Philco 38-9 for a friend.

I need to safely remove the plastic dial from the tuning shaft before I accidently damage it!

What is the best safest way to remove this very fragile part from the tuning shaft?

Thanks    G.
   

RE: Help with 38-9 Plastic Dial - philconerd - 06-02-2018

The next problem here:

The pilot lamp is stuck into its socket, from corrosion.  I have been using WD 40 but no help.
How can this be removed without damaging the socket?  I know I will have to repair the wiring at the socket.

G.

RE: Help with 38-9 Plastic Dial - LarryFS - 06-02-2018

Are you sure it's corrosion?  Read Ron's thread at http://philcoradio.com/phorum/showthread.php?tid=14963&highlight=pilot+lamp.  I had the melted rubber problem and used a heat gun to soften the rubber so that I could then push in and twist to remove the bulb.  I then followed Ron's instructions to rebuild the light socket.

RE: Help with 38-9 Plastic Dial - NostalgiaRadioTime - 06-02-2018

It takes a bit of finesse to remove the dial scale. I've done it with a duckbill needle nose pliers but you need to be very careful.

All that needs to happen is to slide that metal clip to the right so the hole in it is over the shaft. Then just take the clip off and remove the dial.

Perhaps with a dot of oil on the shaft you may even be able to slide it over with your fingers.

RE: Help with 38-9 Plastic Dial - philconerd - 06-02-2018

Larry
& 
Greg

Thanks for your suggestions.  I was successful fixing both problems.

The lamp socket was blocked by the rubber insulation on the wires.  Using the heat gun, the rubber softened enough to fall apart and I could push the lamp out of the socket.

A spot or two of oil and a large pair of pliers to pry off the clip did the job on the plastic dial and no damage.

I am a happy camper and can proceed with cleaning and repairing the chassis.

G.

RE: Help with 38-9 Plastic Dial - mikethedruid - 06-03-2018

Good to hear of your success ! Keep us abreast of your work, and don't hesitate to ask questions. There are folks here who are VERY knowledgeable about these radios, and some who have probably tackled the same model. They will be able to give you tips and help when you run into problems.