Jackson Bell Model 556 - Tuning Condenser Mechanism Disassembly, Rust Removal, Cleaning & Testing
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- Опубликовано: 4 окт 2024
- Restoration continues on the Jackson Bell model 556 from 1936/1937. Join me as I disassemble the tuning mechanism, tackle rust removal and give the old tuning condenser a well deserved bath before testing.
The playlist for the series:
• Jackson Bell Model 556
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Looks like it got a bath, shave and a haircut. Worked out to looking good as new! Thanks for sharing this Don. Steve
LOL It looks some time had passed since it’s last shave. Thank you for watching Steve. Best, Don
Thanks for the Citric Acid tip for de-rusting, I'll have to give that a try.
Hope it helps. I’ve been using it for a while now and it seems to remove surface rust well. Best, Don
Thanks Don. I thought I had accidently clicked on a gardening video when I saw you manning the garden hose! If you need to replace the power transformer, I bet if you made a video describing what you need one of your viewers will have what you need, or close enough.
Too funny. I’ll definitely make a video on how to size the replacement transformer. Thanks for watching Ian. Best, Don
Awesome thanks. I take pictures of almost everything I work on
Thank you for watching. Those photos and hand drawings help me a lot, especially as time passes. Best, Don
Hello Don, when greasing a variable cap you may want to use "DeoxIT L260-A1, Lithium Grease with Aluminum Particles instead. It is a conducting grease that will help complete the connection between the rotor and the frame. I fixed my Kenwood TS-820S VFO with this stuff and it solved the problem of the VFO dropping off at different areas of the dial.
Denis - thank you for sharing this with me. I’ll definitely give it a try once the other is depleted or maybe even sooner if my wife turns her head. LOL Thanks again and all the best. Don
Don, I like your method of using oil then grease for the ball bearings.
Thanks Jim. A machinist shared this with me many years ago. He said the grease helps hold the oil in place. Kinda like the chicken and eggs. LOL Best, Don
That tuning condenser look lovely nice job
Thank you. I started wiping down the dirty chassis a few days back and replacing those old paper/wax caps. Fun stuff. Thanks for watching and reaching out. Best, Don
Great Fall day. It's my favorite time of year. I'm in western KY and the Fall has been great, so far. Nice job on the tuning cap.
Hi Ross - I’m sure the foliage is beautiful (or was if you’re past peak) your way. Thanks for viewing and your warm remarks. All the best. Don
That citric acid did a job on the bread slicer! Hopefully the testing goes well.
Bob - thank you. The VC testing was good to this point. Best, Don
Great video this is a great help to me and I appreciate the effort you have gone to making this video.
Glad it helped and thanks for watching. Best, Don
Thanks for the update, looking forward for the next one.
Thank you Ken. Other things came up this week, so hopefully next week I’ll have some time to devote to the de-rusting. Best, Don
What a great video Don, I'm going to get some citric acid for my ultrasonic cleaner. I say that every time I see you use it! Such great attention to detail you provide along with awesome video angles and close-ups. Thanks!
Thank you for your kind words Gregg. It does a good job with flash rust and even some of the more severe cases if time is not an issue. Best, Don
Thanks again for sharing. Keep them coming. 😊👍
I appreciate it Terry. Best, Don
That tuning cap came out fantastic! Glad to see at least some parts aren't giving you problems!
Thank you Bob, that makes two of us. Hopefully no other major obstacles are looming. Best, Don
It's lookin good!
Thank you Tony, I appreciate it. Best, Don
Thanks Don for sharing . Can’t wait to see how your going to fix the dial. You always come up with great ways to fix things. Always a highlight of my day when you post.
Dean, thank you! I hope you’re doing good and just curious if you’ve been working on anything lately? Best, Don
@@RestoreOldRadios Hi Don , Just saw your recent video . Always a pleasure. I am trying to get back to my philco 60 (last run I believe). Having trouble finding the alignment procedures. The instructions are veag at best . I have been told that the model 66 is what I should use. Seems plausible. What do you think? I have done a lot to this radio rewinding part of the oscillator coil and part of the antenna coil . It seems to play well but the dial is way off on the 600 end. My gardening and canning are done for the year now I can get my head back into radios 😁😁😁. Can’t wait for your next video. Thank you! All the best……… Dean
@@deanschmeltzer9620 Dean - it sounds like your Philco has been challenging, but a rewarding experience to this point. You may have already referenced the site below for the alignment procedures, but just in case. I’m glad you’re doing well and hope things progress as planned. Best, Don
worldradiohistory.com/BOOKSHELF-ARH/Rider-Books/Rider-Aligning-Philco-Radio-Receivers-1937.pdf
@@RestoreOldRadios THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!! That sight is great! I have been looking for something like that Thanks again Dean
@@deanschmeltzer9620 Glad it helps.
Don may have a couple of radios if you're interested really like to see them go to good home to live here in North Georgia
What are the manufactures and model numbers if available? I know a guy in TN that might be interested. Best, Don
Tuning CAPACITOR.
Yep, tuning condenser = tuning capacitor. Thanks for watching. Best, Don
Great work as usual. Thanks for the look.
John, I appreciate you following the series. Best, Don