03-12-2026, 07:40 AM
Welcome to the Phorum!
Our digital library also has those schematics and are usually a little sharper than the one on nostslgiaair.
https://philcoradio.com/library/download...20Book.pdf
Here is an article from the library on the rubber wire insulation problem you are seeing:
https://philcoradio.com/library/index.ph...2-philcos/
The mica caps usually do not need replacing while all the tubular paper caps and electrolytic filter caps do.
Most folks find it helpful to take photos during the restore to help you remember how things go back together. To the extent possible, replace one component at a time to avoid miswiring something, although you often need to remove several components at a time simply for access to a spot.
Our digital library also has those schematics and are usually a little sharper than the one on nostslgiaair.
https://philcoradio.com/library/download...20Book.pdf
Here is an article from the library on the rubber wire insulation problem you are seeing:
https://philcoradio.com/library/index.ph...2-philcos/
The mica caps usually do not need replacing while all the tubular paper caps and electrolytic filter caps do.
Most folks find it helpful to take photos during the restore to help you remember how things go back together. To the extent possible, replace one component at a time to avoid miswiring something, although you often need to remove several components at a time simply for access to a spot.
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