| MICHV8 | -- 12-15-2017 @ 10:25 AM |
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I'd like to test my radio for power...does anyone know what size fuse was used? Also, vibrators always seem to be an issue...do we have a good source for old radio supplies? I've attached a photo of the old vibrator and a replacement I've had for 20 years and although the pins are similar, I have no idea if it is a viable replacement... Thanks!
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| carcrazy | -- 12-15-2017 @ 4:18 PM |
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You can purchase tubes and vibrators for old radios from Antique Electronic Supply, https://www.tubesandmore.com/. I don't know what fuse to use for a 1939 Ford radio but for a 1953 Ford radio a 14 amp fuse is specified.
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| MICHV8 | -- 12-16-2017 @ 10:00 AM |
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good source...thanks
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| 51f1 | -- 12-17-2017 @ 11:00 AM |
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If you don't have a solid state vibrator, get one. Solid state vibrators almost never fail. Richard
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| fenbach | -- 12-17-2017 @ 8:41 PM |
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you can easily test a vibrator to see if it vibrates. referring to your picture of the open vibrator, touch the two posts of a 9 volt battery to the two pins in front [one big, one small]. polarity doesn't matter. if it is working at all, you will feel and hear it buzz. if the radio is working otherwise, you should get some sound, or noise, at least, with a vibrator that buzzes. the radio itself should draw about 5 amps with a bit of a surge when you turn it on. a 10 amp fuse will be more than enough. if you want a solid state vibrator anyway, let me know.
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| fenbach | -- 12-17-2017 @ 8:41 PM |
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you can easily test a vibrator to see if it vibrates. referring to your picture of the open vibrator, touch the two posts of a 9 volt battery to the two pins in front [one big, one small]. polarity doesn't matter. if it is working at all, you will feel and hear it buzz. if the radio is working otherwise, you should get some sound, or noise, at least, with a vibrator that buzzes. the radio itself should draw about 5 amps with a bit of a surge when you turn it on. a 10 amp fuse will be more than enough. if you want a solid state vibrator anyway, let me know. I sent a PM. This message was edited by fenbach on 12-17-17 @ 9:04 PM
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