[Eric Adams]

I just picked up my newest project - a 48-464.
I was in the car business for over 40 years and worked with some real butchers who repaired cars. I guess they're everywhere.

Eric

[Ron Ramirez]

What is that, the Red Green Electrolytic Special?

[Arran]

That reminds me of my FADA model 1001, the previous "repairman" took an aluminum twist lock can that barely fit under the chassis, and stuffed it inside a tube box so it wouldn't short anything out. Another common butcher repair I have seen was to cut an aluminum electrolytic can in half and then fasten the replacement inside by peening over the edge of the can to pinch it in place, one example I saw was done by a repair shop. Duck tape to hold a cap in place doesn't surprise me, I repaired a Canadian Philco model 84 from 1949-50 where the previous repairman didn't have enough room for his second electrolytic under the chassis so he fastened a 30 uf 450 axial lead cap to the back of the speaker with a twist tie, string, and electrical tape.
By far the worst butchery I've seen comes from sets that were worked on by HAM operators. Most HAMs are alright but some think their license also means they have a degree in electronic engineering that qualifies them them to second guess the engineering labs at Philco or RCA.
Regards
Arran

[codefox1]

Stop! Think information here.

http://www.nostalgiaair.org/Resources/636/M0013636.htm

Do it right or donate for parts.

[Eric Adams]

Hey Codefox, What are you trying to say?

Eric

[codefox1]

Restore or resposnibly dispose of set.

[Eric Adams]

I bought it to restore. It is my 3rd 48-464 and one of my favorites.

Here are the first 2:

[rocketeer]

I picked up a National SW-54 at a hamfest a while back. Take note that both of the big electrolytics are not attached to anything, just flopping around in there, even though both have nice metal straps around them that could easily short out just about anything under there. The upstart is that whoever installed them only used half of each so you'll notice unconnected wires from each.

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Then there was this nice little Airline with a lytic taped to the IF and also grounded thru it. The other wire went right thru a hole in the chassis with no insulation around it.

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Larry

[Phlogiston]

Any one who does that kind of work should be forced to keep the radio FOREVER. Then it must be passed down to the children until it is fixed properly. It also must be displayed in a prominent place in the living room - next to a fire extinguisher.