Thread Rating:
  • 0 Vote(s) - 0 Average
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

37-630 Intermittent issue - solved
#4

(12-22-2016, 04:36 PM)morzh Wrote:  In many Philcos the Shadowmeter is bypassed with 2-3K resistor, so when the shadowmeter quits the radio still plays.

Hi Jon,
How tricks up in north Montco???
Took a quick look at the 37-630 schematic but I don't see a resistor across the shadow meter as Mike describes. My older 660 does have one. You could disconnect the sm and use a 1k or 1.5k 1/2w resistor in it's place. If that clears up the problem you'll need to rewind your sm coil. You could also monitor the hv at the bottom of the 1st IF transformer as the sm feeds it. If you see the voltage fluctuating a lot it's time to rewind. I suppose there could be an issue with the sm coil heating slightly from it's normal operation. THis might cause a sm break in the coil where it's warm.

When my pals were reading comic books
I was down in the basement in my dad's
workshop. Perusing his Sam's Photofoacts
Vol 1-50 admiring the old set and trying to
figure out what all those squiggly meant.
Circa 1966
Now I think I've got!

Terry


Messages In This Thread
RE: 37-630 Intermittent issue - solved - by morzh - 12-22-2016, 04:36 PM
RE: 37-630 Intermittent issue - solved - by Radioroslyn - 12-22-2016, 05:02 PM
RE: 37-630 Intermittent issue - solved - by morzh - 12-22-2016, 05:37 PM
RE: 37-630 Intermittent issue - solved - by morzh - 12-22-2016, 11:22 PM
RE: 37-630 Intermittent issue - solved - by morzh - 12-23-2016, 11:56 AM



Users browsing this thread: 2 Guest(s)
[-]
Recent Posts
HiFi (Chifi) tube amp build - but my own design.
Tim, nice write up and thanks for sharing !! Sincerely Richardradiorich — 02:47 AM
HiFi (Chifi) tube amp build - but my own design.
Well, this was a real "Hum-Dinger" :lol: ! This will be kinda long, but hopefully it will help others having t...TV MAN — 01:55 AM
Shadow Meter Bulb
Phorum members, I am trying to find the bulb # for PHILCO Shadow Meter part number 45-2180 that is from a 37-640 chassis...georgetownjohn — 06:53 PM
Philco 41-608 changer coupler
3D-printing...short of machining, of course. Or molding.morzh — 05:20 PM
Philco 41-608 changer coupler
Thanks, Morzh. That solves the issue of the rubber pieces. Now, I need to find a way to replicate the pot metal piec...alangard — 05:07 PM
12' Philco
If it is 12', either Kareem or Andre would have to jump pretty high to look at the front panel. Kareem would have an e...morzh — 01:48 PM
12' Philco
And here's a story about the tires on the truck. Same "no-stoop" guy must have installed these! Take care a...GarySP — 01:17 PM
Hickok AC51 tube tester
I think they have only shown the secondaries of the transformer. Two of them feed the rectifiers' filaments.morzh — 12:58 PM
IF can wire size and Rubber mounts?
Arran If the wire inside cans is the gauges you mentioned, the sole reason for that would be mechanical, to stiffen t...morzh — 12:56 PM
12' Philco
Rod, Yes, I know, but the Giant Philco is not around anymore either, so I go by whoever was alive fairly recently. H...morzh — 12:54 PM

[-]
Who's Online
There are currently no members online.

>