[Milsurplus] Crosley REP with Bad Audio Output Tranny

John Hutchins jphutch60bj at gmail.com
Sat Aug 3 13:05:33 EDT 2013


Dave -
IF the inside is tar - Then go to goodwill or thrift store and get a 
hotplate or electric skillet.
Get some ranch gloves or tongs heat up transformer and tar,  and pour it 
out.
Melting point of roof tar is 65.5 degrees Celsius, ~= 150 degrees F.
Hutch



On 8/3/2013 8:30 AM, David Stinson wrote:
> Thanks to everyone who helped with this.
> The output transformer is bad.  I do have an "open frame" replacement 
> that works well and will fit inside the original
> rectangular transformer case.   However, the original is potted.
>
> I could remove the end pieces and melt the gloop out with
> a propane torch.  Anyone have experiance in doing it some other way?
>
> 73 DE Dave AB5S
>
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