Hello Stovebolt community, I have a few questions about this radio (model 986067, 1947-50).I'm in the stages of cleaning the inside and visually inspecting the unit.I'm also making a parts list for all of the wax paper capacitors as per the tech tip suggests. So as for the questions, here goes.
#1. Where can I get a schematic/parts list for this model? I've downloaded the 986443, 1951-53 version from the Oldcarmanualproject but it seems a tad different from the one I have.
#2. Where can I get a replacement power transformer to this radio? According to the manual from the 986443,1951-53 version, it would be part #7255881 Transformer-Power, visual #60.Square can looking thing.
#3. If I'm replacing the transformer, should I convert it to 12v? I'm asking this due to the fact that there is water damage in that particular part.
#4. The tip of the dial pointer broke off due to being brittle, I know they don't sell this item so what donor can I use?
#5. The trickle charger, if someone can post a link or a unit number or brand that you are using please do so, that would be helpful to me (and others).
I've read almost all posts in the radio forum and learned a lot, from parts suppliers to troubleshooting the radio but I'm asking these questions since the was no answers to them. I have not powered it up due to some slight water damage, so I want to do all repairs neccessary.
From the posts, I see only a few that actually repaired their radios without sending them off to someone else and I want to be one of them, I want the satisfaction of bringing this radio to life.
Thank you for reading this and thanks to all who have posted in this forum, I've learned a lot before asking a single question.
