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Performance of a 40-155
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Hi,
I have a 40-150 which is similiar to a 40-155 but has one less tube. I restored mine and it works great and has an excellent sound! A word of caution though, if this 40-155 is unrestored, be prepared to replace a lot of crumbling rubber coated wiring! Even if this set does work it really shouldn't be used until it is carefully inspected and restored. There is quite a bit of rubber insulated wiring under that chassis and if it is anything like mine was, it's rotted and falling off the wires!!!!
I replaced all the paper and electrolytic caps, most of the resistors and ALL of the rubber coated wiring. Nothing very difficult, however the pushbutton assy made getting to some areas of the set a headache!! If this is your first attempt at restoring an old radio it may be a difficult experience. that being said, if you really like the radio, go for it! I really enjoy my 40-150 now that it's doneIcon_lol! Here is a picture of my 40-150,
[Image: http://i1160.photobucket.com/albums/q500...66d6c3.jpg]
Good luck!
Kevin


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Performance of a 40-155 - by RoyG - 06-24-2013, 12:04 AM
RE: Performance of a 40-155 - by 37silverstreak - 06-24-2013, 08:18 PM
RE: Performance of a 40-155 - by RoyG - 06-24-2013, 11:47 PM
RE: Performance of a 40-155 - by keithw - 06-25-2013, 08:47 AM
RE: Performance of a 40-155 - by morzh - 06-25-2013, 12:11 PM
RE: Performance of a 40-155 - by RoyG - 06-29-2013, 05:42 PM
RE: Performance of a 40-155 - by 37silverstreak - 07-01-2013, 01:24 PM
RE: Performance of a 40-155 - by Tom Hamilton - 07-01-2013, 07:40 PM
RE: Performance of a 40-155 - by RoyG - 07-01-2013, 08:07 PM
RE: Performance of a 40-155 - by Tom Hamilton - 07-04-2013, 05:23 PM
RE: Performance of a 40-155 - by Ron Ramirez - 07-04-2013, 07:19 PM



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