[Hallicrafters] SX-16 info needed

[jeremy-ca]

I use an extra printecartridge ink syringe as an oiler; the extra long 
needle is great for tight places.

Carl
KM1H


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Carole White-Connor" <carolew at bellatlantic.net>
Cc: <hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 22, 2007 8:31 AM
Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] SX-16 info needed


> Labelle puts out a very nice needle oiler. It's the one used by the
> model-railroad guys to lubricate their engines. It's available at any 
> hobby
> shop.
>
> Joe Connor
>
> Bill Gerhold wrote:
>
>> And another thing.  Go out and get yourself a needle oiler.  Oil all 
>> moving
>> shafts and bearings.  Makes everything move much easier.  This includes 
>> the
>> main tuning capacitor shaft bearings, pot shafts and gear mechanisms.
>>
>> K2WH
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: hallicrafters-bounces at mailman.qth.net
>> [mailto:hallicrafters-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill Gerhold
>> Sent: Thursday, November 22, 2007 8:06 AM
>> To: 'howard holden'; hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net
>> Subject: RE: [Hallicrafters] SX-16 info needed
>>
>> I have the SX-17, a wonderful receiver.  The matching speaker for the 17 
>> and
>> 16 is the R-8T or the R-12T which is an 8" or 12" speaker in a metal
>> cabinet.  Lacking this, any transformer with the correct impedances 
>> (primary
>> and secondary) will work when connected to the speaker terminals 
>> properly.
>>
>> The only dial stringing I am aware of is the short piece of dial cord 
>> that
>> moves the band pointer vertically up and down.  This is connected to the
>> band switch and up to the pointer mechanism.
>>
>> I'm not sure of the front panel lettering.  Mine seems to be a raised 
>> brassy
>> color and might be a part of the front panel but I am not sure.  Just use 
>> a
>> mild cleaning solution and wipe gently.  Start in one spot only and see 
>> how
>> it comes out.
>>
>> I did not touch my band spread "Glass".  I do not know if you mean the 
>> dial
>> window.  I did not need to touch mine.  However, if the cover is 
>> yellowed, I
>> did replace one of these windows with a scrap piece of plastic of 
>> suitable
>> thickness.  I think I got mine from a greeting card box cover which 
>> usually
>> are made of clear plastic.
>>
>> Painting is difficult and you can try your idea if the chips are small. 
>> I
>> agree with your approach.
>>
>> My BFO tube is metal and as far as I know always has been with NO shield
>> since the tube is metal (I guess).  BTW, all the tubes in the IF and RF
>> lineup including the BFO tube have protective grid caps.
>>
>> Phasing crystals are out there.  Good luck
>>
>> Front panel screws are slotted brass round heads.  The heads are painted
>> black, same as panel.
>>
>> I have many good images of my 17 that may help you.  One other piece of
>> advice.  If you have not removed the chassis from the cabinet yet, you 
>> will
>> need to do this because when re-aligning the radio, you cannot get to the 
>> IF
>> adjustments with the cabinet in place.  It's in the way.
>>
>> If you want some images, send me an email to k2wh at optonline.net or you 
>> can
>> join my Hallicrafters group at
>> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HallicraftersRadios/  All the images are
>> there.
>>
>> Bill
>> K2WH
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: hallicrafters-bounces at mailman.qth.net
>> [mailto:hallicrafters-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of howard holden
>> Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 9:58 PM
>> To: hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net
>> Subject: [Hallicrafters] SX-16 info needed
>>
>> Tried to post this earlier but it has not surfaced yet.
>>
>> Just acquired a reasonably nice SX-16 which has been stored in a very
>> hospitable home environment for many years, and looking for info on
>> restoration.
>>
>> Besides the usual first time power-up precautions including new
>> electrolytics and variac control, anything specific to this RX I should 
>> look
>> out for or do?
>>
>> Some issues I can see about which I am not clear thus far are:
>>
>> What is the usual method of hooking up a non-original speaker. It appears
>> that I could hook up a standard audio output transformer primary of
>> sufficient power rating to the 5000 ohm terminals on back.
>>
>> The dial needs to be restrung. The manual I downloaded from BAMA for the
>> SX-17 shows no dial cord info. It looks to be rather straightforward. Any
>> issues here?
>>
>> The lettering on the front panel, while all intact, is kind of darkened,
>> whether by age or by sunlight. Is there any particular cleaner preferred 
>> or
>> special care to be taken to avoid further fading when I clean the panel?
>> What about cleaning the band spread "glass"?
>>
>> There are some very small chips in the paint of the front panel, mainly
>> around the outer edge. What kind of paint would make a decent touch-up? 
>> I'm
>> thinking a semi gloss or flat black paint applied with a Q-tip.
>>
>> The 6J7 BFO tube apparently was originally the glass version, and had a
>> shield. The current tube in this one is a metal version, and the tube 
>> shield
>> is gone. Is this an issue, or does the metal tube shell provide adequate
>> shielding?
>>
>> The phasing crystal is MIA. Does anyone perhaps have one floating around? 
>> (A
>> long shot I know!)
>>
>> What style screws were used to hold the case onto the front panel, and 
>> were
>> finishing washers used there?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Howie WB2AWQ
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: hallicrafters-bounces at mailman.qth.net
>> [mailto:hallicrafters-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of howard holden
>> Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 9:58 PM
>> To: hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net
>> Subject: [Hallicrafters] SX-16 info needed
>>
>> Tried to post this earlier but it has not surfaced yet.
>>
>> Just acquired a reasonably nice SX-16 which has been stored in a very
>> hospitable home environment for many years, and looking for info on
>> restoration.
>>
>> Besides the usual first time power-up precautions including new
>> electrolytics and variac control, anything specific to this RX I should 
>> look
>> out for or do?
>>
>> Some issues I can see about which I am not clear thus far are:
>>
>> What is the usual method of hooking up a non-original speaker. It appears
>> that I could hook up a standard audio output transformer primary of
>> sufficient power rating to the 5000 ohm terminals on back.
>>
>> The dial needs to be restrung. The manual I downloaded from BAMA for the
>> SX-17 shows no dial cord info. It looks to be rather straightforward. Any
>> issues here?
>>
>> The lettering on the front panel, while all intact, is kind of darkened,
>> whether by age or by sunlight. Is there any particular cleaner preferred 
>> or
>> special care to be taken to avoid further fading when I clean the panel?
>> What about cleaning the bandspread "glass"?
>>
>> There are some very small chips in the paint of the front panel, mainly
>> around the outer edge. What kind of paint would make a decent touch-up? 
>> I'm
>> thinking a semigloss or flat black paint applied with a Q-tip.
>>
>> The 6J7 BFO tube apparently was originally the glass version, and had a
>> shield. The current tube in this one is a metal version, and the tube 
>> shield
>> is gone. Is this an issue, or does the metal tube shell provide adequate
>> shielding?
>>
>> The phasing crystal is MIA. Does anyone perhaps have one floating around? 
>> (A
>> long shot I know!)
>>
>> What style screws were used to hold the case onto the front panel, and 
>> were
>> finishing washers used there?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Howie WB2AWQ
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