This Sears Silvertone Radio Lives Again! - Just In Time For Christmas...

[@markjackson1444]

You’re right Ronnie. This looks beautiful…..and the original knobs are a great addition. It looks just like a bought one! Fantastic work … for a proud amateur.

[@AmateurRepairTime]

Thanks for watching!

[@chrisingle5839]

Amazing how it pulls in the KZbin music library...😂. Clear as a bell!

[@AmateurRepairTime]

Merry Christmas!

[@kenlanier2131]

That is a nice looking radio! Very Nice.

[@AmateurRepairTime]

Thanks Ken, I like it!

[@js4653]

In these old radios the speaker field coil is actually being used as a filter choke to help further smooth out the DC. The number listed there may not be ohms (in fact I can't make out what that says in the video). Typically that value would be listed as micro-Henrys (or uH) and to measure it you'd need an impedance bridge. Just something to keep in mind as you go forward on future old radios that use a field coil in the power supply circuit.

[@wackyworldofwindios3476]

Happy Holiday's you all.

[@AmateurRepairTime]

Merry Christmas, Dano!

[@ShawnBernard70]

I love the Restora finish too! We found a dresser either free or cheap that matched my girlfriends existing set, but was a little rough around the edges.. a bit too much patina if ya know... For the roughest spots don't be afraid to use some supa-fine (ultra? Mega?? LOL) steel wool just like the cloth dump some of the magic juice on it and go at it like a magic eraser on a worn play field ;) then buff over it with the cloth. Worked so well on the dresser, we hit the existing set, and it was a good match for the kitchen cabinets. The house stunk for a week because we kept finding things to go over with it. Thanks for the videos, that radio came out great!!

[@AmateurRepairTime]

Yeah I just bought some of the dark ebony we'll see if that works on that really dark walnut stuff :)

[@Manhattanman52]

The Restore-a-Finish is a finish amalgamater. It softens and redistributes the old finish.

[@beavis6363]

To a brother from a different mother, wishing Season's Greetings. I share a lot of your values and sensibilities about old "things". I've got knobs for a Silvertone but there in place on my..... Silvertone. Mine's got the pushbuttons too, as referenced on the schematic you located. Anyhow looking forward to seeing more of what you get up to next year. I'm only at the 7 minute mark, this beast should do well with a proper antennae, including the shortwave especially at night! Let's find out.

[@AmateurRepairTime]

Merry Christmas, thank you for watching!

[@davidg-m1768]

Another great result - love your work. Merry Christmas Ron

[@AmateurRepairTime]

Merry Christmas!

[@Rep2369]

Great job Ronnie! That Bendix is so cool, we have a Bendix VERY similar to it downstairs, always loved that radio. Thanks for the content as always! Merry Christmas my friend! :)

[@AmateurRepairTime]

Merry Christmas!

[@hestheMaster]

It is always great when someone comes up with a correct schematic! Thank you whomever you are! Maybe post it to that radio museum web site? RIP Kenny Rogers. My mom was a big fan of his and still loves Dolly too. That radio really picks up the radio stations now. Magic eye cathode resistor probably has gone too high in resistance (usually found inside the socket) so it doesn't close all the way when receiving a good signal. Merry Christmas to you and yours Ronnie!🎄🎅

If you use metal tubes, the shield is not necessary as the tube shell is the shield. The eye tube may not be sensitive if the 1 meg ohm resistor inside of the tube socket has gone high. I always replace those resistors to get the maximum effect from the eye tube. The tuning clutch mechanism was necessary back in the old days to tune in weak stations especially on the shortwave bands. To get the best reception and good dial tracking, the radio should get an alignment of the RF and IF sections. There is also a 120 hz hum that sounds like it's coming from the audio section. It could be a gassy tube doing that or also could be lead dress on the underside.

[@shakenbake9900]

Thanks for the special christmas gift episode 😊

[@mauryfeskanich4523]

Only about five minutes in but want to drop some quick comments before I forget! The metal shell on those metal tubes act as a built-in shield as long as it has a connection to ground. On the 6Q7, it should be connected to pin one. Check if the socket has a contact for pin one. If so, you can connect it to ground if it is not already. If it already has wires there, it may be being used as a tie point. If they are not ground connections, you can add a tie strip nearby and move them it. Before discarding any bad tubes, I try to salvage any bases that may be usable elsewhere. They are handy for repairing other tubes, making adapters, etc. The eye action of the 6U5 can be tested even if your tester doesn’t have the right socket or settings. A tube data sheet should tell you the voltages needed on which pins for open and close, and you may be able to jumper from your tester to the pins. If you can’t find the values, let me know and I’ll get them from my tester. I’ve got an Eico 625 and it has tested them fine for me. Also, a 6E5 (or 6G5) can be substituted in and is more sensitive. Last, but not least (for now - yeah I know blah blah blah 😂), your tester may be due for a servicing. Just like these old radios, they have caps and resistors that can go out of spec with age and use. When I first got my Eico, I replaced the wax caps and some drifted resistors. It worked much better after that! Even if you can’t find a schematic, you can check the components.

[@AmateurRepairTime]

Thanks for watching!

[@hestheMaster]

The Resote a Finish works really nice. The more ghastly chips and scratches can be filled in afterwards. The white ring can be gone over with a Mohawk Brush Tip Marker. They are small and kinda expensive but got excellent results with them.

[@williamcooper2368]

WE LOVED HEARING. ALL THE OLD CLOCKS GOING. IN THE BACK GROUND. OF YOUR VIDEO. I remember you said the 2 stopped at the same time.

[@JamesUK-je4ew]

Really enjoyed following this one along Ronnie to the end. What a finish to the project. Great stuff. Regards

[@dancockydan1589]

im no expert on this subject, im kinda new to this myself but the output tube uses more power that any other tube in the radio.. if its weak it wont load the circuit down like it should, hence the high voltage reading on the plate and screen grid...

[@tompadberg336]

Awesome job. Sounds great. Another beautiful radio saved. I have the Silvertone 4786 with the telephone dial. All wax paper caps, electrolytics, and many resistors were replaced. My audio transformer was bad and was replaced with a new Hammond xfrmr. Mine has the twin 6V6 push-pull audio. I Replaced the 6U5 eye tube with a NOS 6E5. See my uploaded videos. Right now I am playing the local classic Christmas music program from WTIC Hartford CT. I just have a 10 foot length of wire in my living room. Thanks for sharing your projects.

[@AmateurRepairTime]

Thank you Tom, I will watch your videos! Merry Christmas!

[@andygrime]

It's tuned people !. Job done Ron 👍🏼🎄😁

[@Jason-lx3zu]

I'm impressed with your "name that tune" skills. I beat ya on Yardbirds and ELO but I'm just watching and you're filming haha. Thanks for the Christmas video!

[@AmateurRepairTime]

I do listen to an eclectic bunch of stuff, Merry Christmas!

[@Zepphd2]

Thanks for the Christmas video! Really makes me want to tackle my 1940 Philco console. Merry Christmas to you, Joe and Donnie and all your families!!

[@AmateurRepairTime]

Thank you, Merry Christmas!

[@oldradioguy65]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Thanks for the Christmas episode!

[@AmateurRepairTime]

Merry Christmas!!!

[@binkman853]

That is gorgeous! Congratulations on the restore. It's a beautiful piece.

[@endotherm]

The clocks stopping at the same time is easily explained... ALIENS!

[@AmateurRepairTime]

I blame China

[@naytch2003]

Santa wasn't able to come down my chimney..he left a note on my front door covered in soot .I could barely make some of it out...Ya chimney is broke Sucka!!! Couldn't make out the rest but I think I got the general idea 😁

[@AmateurRepairTime]

He does that alot!!!!

[@user-mv5bu2kk8b]

And you need to upgrade your insert burning cheap pellets again

[@sguttag]

Merry Christmas Ronnie! Thanks for the video. When working with old radios (and electronics, in general)...watch out for the carbon composition resistors. They are notorious for being affected by humidity and they will change their values. It is worth checking a few to see if the unit has been affected. That can throw your voltages off and cause other tuned circuits to be off.

[@AmateurRepairTime]

I checked all the resistors and replaced some, thanks for watching!

[@sguttag]

@@AmateurRepairTime Awesome! Thanks again and congratulations on bringing this one back to life!

[@jeffreyhickman3871]

That's so RETRO!! Radiotvphononut and Buzz 1151 often work on these. They often need the capacitors changed, and the IF cans re-stuffed. This one has the tuning eye 👁. In some cases, the radio 📻 needs to be aligned. In my estimation, this takes some expertise. Once again, Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 and a very safe and Happy New Year. Your friend, Jeff.

[@dlschgo]

Sears has everything. Merry Christmas and a healthy and prosperous New Year!

[@AmateurRepairTime]

Merry Christmas!

[@Oddzball3]

Merry Christmas Ron and Joe!

[@AmateurRepairTime]

Merry Christmas!

[@drivewayshop]

Watching A Christmas Story this weekend, and the magic eye on their radio is all lit up. 😊

[@AmateurRepairTime]

I'll have to watch for that!

[@drivewayshop]

And hey, that outro music you played I just used in a build video myself 😉 The old Silverstone looks great!

[@samphillips4925]

Came out great

[@tangothecat237]

It's alive. Well done

[@southtowns27]

There's a resistor in the eye tube socket, typically around 1 meg. When it drifts high it reduces the deflection of the eye tube.

[@AmateurRepairTime]

Thank you

[@pezjohnson]

Thanks for the bonus video this week. I'm glad you were able to finish it. Merry Christmas. BTW, I work for Westwood One in their music division. Red Eye Radio is a syndicated overnight radio show. It used to be the Midnight Trucker Network. Then they got a little political leaning and found a slightly different audience. But it does sort of still lean to support the over-the-road transportation industry.

[@AmateurRepairTime]

That's pretty cool... I tried looking it up but quickly figured out it was syndicated so it was on like 100 channels, not too useful to try and identify a signal with :) Thanks for watching as always!!!

The old meters had a bunch lower internal resistance than the modern meters something like 1000 ohms per volt and a modern DMM runs at 11 megohms per volt which will skew the voltage readings to the high side. I use a 20,000 ohms per volt analog meter when I do voltage checks on the old radios and even that will show a slightly higher reading. If the radio is working and the power transformer isn't getting hot, I wouldn't worry about the high voltage readings.

[@AmateurRepairTime]

thank you

[@jaspal666]

Merry Christmas! I’ve seen repro knobs made from casting resin with pretty good results.

[@AmateurRepairTime]

I never really have enough time to do big projects like that...

[@Oddzball3]

Ron what are the green dots I keep seeing?

[@AmateurRepairTime]

It's the light bulbs refracting off the camera lens

[@williammitchem8274]

650 am should be WSM Nashville . Grand ole Opry.

[@Jason-lx3zu]

51:06 This ain't no Hank Williams song! Regards, Bobs Country Bunker

[@Jason-lx3zu]

Funny, then your video goes into "Gimme Some Lovin" the first song at Bob's Country Bunker. Watch The Blues Brothers anyone who doesn't get the references haha.

[@AmateurRepairTime]

What a great movie!

[@william_profane]

Mr. Conway Twitty everybody.

[@AmateurRepairTime]

L-E-G-E-N-D

[@whiskerlesswalrus]

Those clocks go 8 days without winding-how long do they go if you wind them?

[@williamcooper2368]

U got to love RON. I don't have a CLUE what there saying. But I can listen to it.

[@williamcooper2368]

BEAUTIFUL,and the complete repair and restoration. Was CHEAP

[@AmateurRepairTime]

You got that right!