1935 Crosley 655 tube radio chassis repair and restoration. Part #3

More has been accomplished, but we're still not quite ready to give the chassis a short test run.

[@servicetechnician3264]

Hello John. I like the pill bottle idea. Fits just right. Thought I could smell chicken soup while I watched this video. George B

[@joernone]

George H, The pill bottle idea came from an old member of the Antique Radio Forum. I never tried it until now...but we're not done with that yet. Btw...I dished up three bowls of the chicken soup and have them on standby in the freezer.😁 Regards, John

[@JMULLY1900]

Looking forward to the restoration. Thanks for the schematic tutorial 👍

[@joernone]

You're very welcome. Regards, john

[@philbooth1511]

Hi John, You're a person of ingenuity. Regards, PB.

[@joernone]

Not hardly, Phil. Generally, I don't know much about anything. But your evaluation is appreciated, my friend.😁 Regards, John

[@philbooth1511]

@@joernone hi, you're far too modest, especially when restoring Vintage Radios. You are doing an excellent job. Regards, PB.

[@colincampbell7027]

I'm learning from you but I have a conundrum with a '38 Zenith I'm working on (5R312). The parts list shows 7 resistors and I've got 12 under the chassis. I can see that the wire wound resistor is missing but come in! Who's been in this? I've got great reception from 550 to about 900. Then I've got dead spots includinga 50,000 watt station. Checked the IF, spot on. Checked 600 and 1400 spot on. Caps are replaced so now going thru resistors. I've found some three times above and some two times down. Checked the colors and made sure. Wow. This is hard. And on top of that got some new bad resistors that don't check out. Gotta love this hobby when you can't trust the old and the new. Thank God for schematics!! Can't wait for next video.

[@joernone]

Colin, Good timing, you caught me on the net, my friend. I just checked the schematic for the Zenith 5R312 and the parts list shows 10 resistors. But first, take a a deep slow breath and just be happy. Stress isn't allowed in our hobby. It's all one big piece of cake. Meanwhile, go here and see if it's the same technical data and schematic you're working from. If not, print it out and start fresh as if you've never seen that radio in your entire life. www.nostalgiaair.org/PagesByModel/984/M0024984.pdf My email: [e-mail] Regards, John

[@frankbagbey8372]

Photo of your red toe nails? John, thanks for another video! Frank

[@joernone]

Frank, Clear on my left foot toenails and red on the right.😋 Regards, John