08-03-2023, 10:20 PM
Hi Bridkarl,
Yes, the radio should be a lot louder if the 3900 Ohm resistor that you replaced was open. If it was open, no audio signal was getting to the other 41 and the screen would be floating.
Are the sockets bayonet and spring loaded or are they screw-in? If they are the bayonet style, you may be able to get the internals out of a dashboard light socket from a 1960s car. There are many companies that sell parts for 1960s era Ford Mustangs, as there are likely 100,000 or more still on the road. The contact, spacer and even the spring from the dash light socket may fit the original shell on the Radio. If a screw-in, this may be a little more difficult to get a look-alike part.
Congrats on your good work.
Yes, the radio should be a lot louder if the 3900 Ohm resistor that you replaced was open. If it was open, no audio signal was getting to the other 41 and the screen would be floating.
Are the sockets bayonet and spring loaded or are they screw-in? If they are the bayonet style, you may be able to get the internals out of a dashboard light socket from a 1960s car. There are many companies that sell parts for 1960s era Ford Mustangs, as there are likely 100,000 or more still on the road. The contact, spacer and even the spring from the dash light socket may fit the original shell on the Radio. If a screw-in, this may be a little more difficult to get a look-alike part.
Congrats on your good work.
"Do Justly, love Mercy and walk humbly with your God"- Micah 6:8
Best Regards,
MrFixr55
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