09-24-2007, 04:37 PM
Regarding the bandswitch, I took a closer look at the detent plate. There is NO indication of either wear or grease, oil, dirt, etc. It appears that this radio NEVER had a detent ball or whatever (either that or it lost it VERY early in its life).
The big pin tubes in this radio, likely original, were branded 80 and 78 (Sylvania), 42's (RCA), and 37 (Philco) and not National Union, for what that's worth.
I have had no luck finding a low voltage 30uf motor run capacitor. So far, the lowest voltage found (shops as well as manufacturers) was 125 volts. But the good news is that there is plenty of room under the chassis for a 22-30uf 125 VAC motor run cap.
Dave
The big pin tubes in this radio, likely original, were branded 80 and 78 (Sylvania), 42's (RCA), and 37 (Philco) and not National Union, for what that's worth.
I have had no luck finding a low voltage 30uf motor run capacitor. So far, the lowest voltage found (shops as well as manufacturers) was 125 volts. But the good news is that there is plenty of room under the chassis for a 22-30uf 125 VAC motor run cap.
Dave
