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captainmoody · #1 03-15-2010, 09:34 AM

Chris dropped off the AMC set Saturday, so I had that and the maggie to work on during the rainy weekend. It will need a flyback, but I got it going half arsed by removing the charred rubber "tire" from around it, and then using some silicone for insulation.
This won't last, but at least I could see the set produce a picture!
As far as locating a transformer, I tried moyers, Bursma, and another company in Florida with no success. (the Wells-Gardner part #53X0 440 001 the Thordarson part #Fly 333) Does anyone know of any other companies that might have this?

drh4683 · #2 03-15-2010, 09:56 AM

Try Chesters Electronics in kenosha, WI. This is the place that Mark goes to with good success on vintage parts. Perhaps they have a FLY-333. I have a few different thordarson flys but I know I don't have that one.

captainmoody · #3 03-15-2010, 11:12 AM

Thanks Doug! That worked great! They shipped it today, and it was only $20!

*zenithfan1* · #4 03-15-2010, 11:31 AM

Wow, they even had one of those??? Cool, glad you found one. I love Chesters.....

captainmoody · #5 03-15-2010, 12:23 PM

I thought there could'nt be any way that this was available still. Well, I was wrong! Going to Chester Electronics must be like stepping back in time. The price I paid for that flyback seems to be what I was paying for them in the late 70's!
I like that!

*zenithfan1* · #6 03-15-2010, 01:58 PM

Yes, it's a time warp in there. I'll say it again......I love Chesters!

I picked up my new '77 Sansui SR-636 TT in there, still in the box with a Shure V15 type IV cart

and also a really nice Sansui 1000a

captainmoody · #7 03-15-2010, 06:41 PM

Oh, thought I'd show a pic of it working with the rigged flyback. It's actually running cool and not arcing. Oh well, I will change it out anyway when the new one arrives just to be safe.

radiotvnut · #8 03-15-2010, 06:43 PM

That set looks like it has a nice picture!

Carmine · #9 03-15-2010, 06:53 PM

Dwight, thanks for posting those pictures! I'm so glad to see it working...

Were there bad caps that killed the flyback, or did it just need the insulator "renewed"?

I'm glad i was able to save it, wouldn't surprise me if that was the last one.

Carmine · #10 03-15-2010, 06:54 PM

I also noticed you replaced the dead indicator lamp. Post some pictures of your "clean up" when you get the chance.

captainmoody · #11 03-15-2010, 10:01 PM

Ok, will do.

AUdubon5425 · #12 03-15-2010, 11:16 PM

captainmoody · #13 03-16-2010, 04:09 PM

Ok Chris, here is a picture of the AMC cleaned up!

Sandy G · #14 03-16-2010, 04:24 PM

Never ceases to amaze me the talent, technical ability, & skills that are represented on this board...A "Wannabe" like me can only shake his head...

*zenithfan1* · #15 03-16-2010, 04:54 PM

Wow, that thing really cleaned up nice. I like the style of it too, it don't have that "cheap" look that most economy sets had.