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Philco 71 restoration
#31

Here is a couple pics of the coil rewind in case anyone wants to see what it looks like.

[Image: http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m501...G_2239.jpg]
Secondary half removed from coil form. Pay attention to the direction the coil is wound if its wound backwards it will not work (Thanks Terry).

[Image: http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m501...G_2241.jpg]
After removing the rest of the wire the secondary was rewound with 32ga magnet wire. I started from the top to the bottom as it was easier.

[Image: http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m501...G_2242.jpg]
Another view of the rewound coil. I soldered the ends to the lugs and then applyed Q-Dope to the coil to hold it in place.

Here is a neat video about transformer (coil) phasing. This guy has lots of neat videos about tube radios, and circuits.
http://www.youtube.com/user/AllAmericanF...RBqUQPLk-M

-Keith
#32

Well I got it playing pretty well, then I tore it apart to clean and derust the chassis.

I'm stuck on what to do with the large tube shield that mounts on the side of the chassis. It has a lot of rust on it, and the two paper labels are in really nice condition. I dont want to damage the labels with navel jelly or water durin the cleaning. any ideas how I could tackle this?

Pics:

Back of shield
[Image: http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m501...AG0783.jpg]

Side of shield
[Image: http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m501...AG0784.jpg]

-Keith
#33

Keep up the good work, Keith! You have done a super job resurrecting this set!

I know there is a fellow out there that does repop labels, I have seen them and they are pretty nice! I'll try to find who he is from a buddy who has used them and post it to this thread. That is, if you want to go that way. It will solve your dilemma about de rusting your shield.
#34

Here is a link to an eBay sale this guy has. At the bottom he lists the model Philcos that he makes labels for, and the 71 is listed there.

http://cgi.ebay.com/330561702779
#35

If you have a flatbed scanner you could make your own labels, even touch up the image where needed.
#36

Thanks guys. I think I'm going to try the guy on ebay and see how his labels are. I also need a set for a 60B I just bought.

-Keith
#37

Does anyone have the alignment instructions for the 71? Cant find it in all the documentation i cobbled together.

-Keith
#38

It's all done..

I made a video slideshow with some pics of the restoration process.

Philco 71 Restoration Slideshow


I post this before but I think it was lost in the Phorum move? I couldn't find it. Figured I put it here cause I like bragging Icon_angel

8)

-Keith




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