[NJARC] Philco Console

Fri, 18 Apr 2003 10:50:56 -0400

Hi Joe,

Just took a look at the fuzzy numbers on the original Riders 
XII drawing.  The input cap, the one nearest the 80 
rectifier, is 16uF and the one on the other end of the choke 
is 25uF.

The classic fix for speakers is rubber cement, but I'm 
concerned with it's long-term stability.  I'd go with one on 
the "contact cement" products. These remain flexible.  The 
"give away" is when the instructions tell you to apply it to 
both surfaces and let it dry before joining.  The one I have 
lying around here is Scotch Super-Strength All-Purpose 
Adhesive.  Comes in small tubes so you don't need to ante up 
for a large amount.  Use some sort of fleible paper, like 
paper towel, to make a patch.  You might dye it with magic 
marker if appearance is an issue.

Regards,
Al

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> Hello to all,
>        My latest project is a Philco Console 41-295, code 121 that a friend 
> asked me to see if I could get working again. This is an 11 tube 4 band radio 
> with push buttons.  The speaker has a nasty rip in it.  Short of having it 
> reconed, does anyone have any secret recipe for patching speaker cones?  The 
> chassis is in very good condition with the exception of several of the rubber 
> insulated wires losing the insulation.  The cabinet looks good also and he 
> plans to restore the finish.  
>        I have a pretty good idea of the values for most of the caps., but 
> there are two metal electrolytics that have illegible labels.  They have 
> leaked out so I'm not holding much hope of getting a measurement on them.  
> There is nothing stamped on them either.  I have a bad Riders schematic and a 
> Beitmans that isn't much better.  
>        Is there some way to get a parts list for this model.  The schematics 
> have reference numbers and I think I can figure it out from there.  The 
> 41-300 used a similar schematic as well.
>        Also, does anyone have any suggestion of what material to use to 
> replace the rubber band type material that was used on the ends of the slide 
> rule dial?  
> 
> Thanks in advance for your help.
> Joe Devonshire
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