[bfrohwein]

Howdy!

I'd picked up a 624 to use as a parts set about 6 months ago. I just don't have the heart to destroy it. So I've started testing out things. all the coils are good and it's mostly original (sans a very old paper cap and electrolytic replacement under the chassis. tubes are good.

So I've know popped the vibrator unit open..

How would I go about testing the vibrator? What if I need to replace it? it's a 6 pin and I assume, from previous posts about vibrators it's "synchronous"? I've been perusing oldradios.com. Gary has a bunch of vibrators but I'm not sure which I might have to get and again, how to test them or "repair" them. was wondering, on a "just in case basis" if this might work... "PHILCO 38-9910 6 PIN, 6V, SYNC, 1 1/2"dia" I need some parts that gary has for another project and I need to hit the 20 dollar mark before it's, "worth his while" to fulfill my order.

the part number on the Vibrator is: 41-2015

any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks a bunch!

Bret


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