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Old 01-08-2010, 04:28 PM
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Yeah the new ones will fit with loads of room to spare.
You know you could make a 'secret compartment'. In high school I used to use a hollowed out metal case tube to hide contraband. The base would pop out with a twist. Not that I'm suggesting anything illicit.
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Old 01-08-2010, 05:48 PM
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You know you could make a 'secret compartment'. In high school I used to use a hollowed out metal case tube to hide contraband. The base would pop out with a twist. Not that I'm suggesting anything illicit.
LOL - I'm always hoping to find something hidden away in one of these old sets.

The guy I got my Philco 15DX from found some old worlds fair souvenir spoons and a scrapbook of old cigar labels tucked inside.
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Old 01-09-2010, 12:32 AM
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...Also I was watching some early episodes of 'Homicide: Life On the Streets' and noticed in the Lieutenant's office there was a what I think was a 'Columnaire'. Just caught a glimpse of it...
Cool - any idea which episode?
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Old 01-09-2010, 12:35 AM
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My, that's unpleasant! I bet the house will smell of tar for a few days, Febreeze be damned.

Do you think there will be enough room in that box for the new caps? It looks kinda tight. ;-)
Yeah, it kinda reeks in here. Too bad it's like 0 outside or I'd open a window.
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Cool - any idea which episode?
Not sure. It's early on season one or two. I have the DVD set so I'll go looking sometime.

From time to time there are appearances of other vintage electronics. Like the odd clock radio or old suitcase style record player.
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Old 01-15-2010, 07:16 PM
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I decided to use some sweet Cornell Dubilier non-polarized polypropylene caps instead of electrolytics. I think it's a little more authentic this way.

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Old 01-16-2010, 01:01 AM
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That's exactly what I did with my Majestic 71. Not only is it more authentic, they'll outlive us all. I didn't want to risk having to open mine again in the future because of a failed electrolytic. Especially since I had to fabricate a new can.

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Old 01-18-2010, 09:41 PM
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Bandersen -

I'm so thankful for this thread. A couple days after you found your WR-8, I found a WR-8-R, and I've found your thread to be such a help as I've gone through a similar restoration process. It was a huge help to see how you tackled the caps, etc. PLEASE keep posting pics and explanations of what you found worked. I'm especially interested to see how you're going to handle the rest of the caps. There's at least one that's in a box with a choke coil, I believe. Anyway, thanks again, and please keep posting your progress!

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Old 01-18-2010, 10:39 PM
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Bandersen -

I'm so thankful for this thread. A couple days after you found your WR-8, I found a WR-8-R, and I've found your thread to be such a help as I've gone through a similar restoration process. It was a huge help to see how you tackled the caps, etc. PLEASE keep posting pics and explanations of what you found worked. I'm especially interested to see how you're going to handle the rest of the caps. There's at least one that's in a box with a choke coil, I believe. Anyway, thanks again, and please keep posting your progress!

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Hi Zach, glad you're enjoying my posts and don't worry - I'll keep them coming. I've just been sidetracked with restoring a couple TVs. I get distracted pretty easily by shiny new toys

Here's are some pics to tide you over until I get back to working on it in a week or two.

Here's the toner lacquer I'm going to use. Dark Walnut on the body and Golden Oak on the center board.


I also picked up some Leather Brown for the power chassis.


Finally, here are those boxes you asked about. I do plan on popping them open and restuffing. The larger has a 1.0, 0.5 0.1 and 0.1 MFD cap inside. My replacement polypropylene should fit with room to spare.


However, the smaller cap just takes a single 1.0 MFD and I don't think my new one will fit
I might need one that's a little "flatter".


I don't think there's a choke coil in either box though. Here's the schematic I'm working from. http://www.nostalgiaair.org/PagesByM...3/M0040343.pdf

I really love that old style wiring diagram. It's so easy to trace the wiring!
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"However, the smaller cap just takes a single 1.0 MFD and I don't think my new one will fit
I might need one that's a little "flatter"."

How about a couple of 0.5 MFDs side-by-side?

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Old 01-19-2010, 02:07 AM
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"However, the smaller cap just takes a single 1.0 MFD and I don't think my new one will fit
I might need one that's a little "flatter"."

How about a couple of 0.5 MFDs side-by-side?

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Sure, that's a good idea. I'm just disappointed that I might not be able to use the $3 cap I bought
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Old 01-24-2010, 04:06 PM
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I'm back to working on the radio this weekend. Here's the underside of the receiver chassis. It's a real PITA to get at the capacitors and resistors.




First up, I tackled the 5-section capacitor block.


I discovered that a small chisel is the easy way to pry those heavy steel tabs up without leaving much of a mark.





I melted out the tar to free up the old caps and expose the metal contacts.


I cleaned up all the parts with lacquer thinner.


Here are the new caps wired in. I'll be used some two-part epoxy to glue them down the the backing board.


Here's a dry fit of it all back together. I think I'll just stuff a little packing material inside rather than filling it with a potting compound. Never know if I might need to get back in there
I'll also be painting it flat black.
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Old 01-24-2010, 04:17 PM
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Next, I took a closer look at that nasty IF can.


Luckily it's just surface corrosion and it came off easily with some rust remover. I couldn't resist trying a little metal polish on them The plating is gone from the corroded areas so they're dull grey.
Of course, no one will ever see them on the underside of the chassis once it's back together.


I didn't realize cadmium polished up this well. I just may have to go over the entire topside. I wonder how long before it starts turning green again
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Old 01-24-2010, 04:43 PM
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Looking good! I hope you're wearing gloves when you polish the cadmium. We need you to continue to be around to educate us!

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Old 01-24-2010, 05:11 PM
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Thanks! Yes, I'm taking precautions and I really should have mentioned that. Cadmium is nasty stuff

Here's a lilnk to more info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cadmium_poisoning
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