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jimhllnn 03-18-2008 07:59 AM

Zenith X-334
 
Looking for schematic drawing,any help would be appreciated.THANKS-Jim

Tom Bavis 03-18-2008 10:38 AM

Sams 916-8... I don't think I have a copy.

jimhllnn 03-18-2008 06:40 PM

Thanks-any idea on removing the knobs without breaking them?They seem to
lock on & will only pull out 1/2''or so.Want to recap but don't think replacement
knobs will be easy to find.

Old1625 03-18-2008 08:14 PM

Those will probably be splined-split-shaft-fitted knobs. If they don't come off with a reasonable degree of pulling you might try gently heating them with a hair dryer for several minutes to get them thoroughly warm. This will serve to expand and soften the plastic sufficient for them to let go.

Then again it is possible that a PO had epoxyed them onto shafts that had lost one half of themselves--not uncommon with the split-sline type. Then you may be looking at new pots, knobs--or both.... :(

As for schematics if you have a Sams for a similar and earlier model it would probably give you an idea of how things are on that chassis; while the outward appearance changed with the times Zenith didn't change the design on the innards of that table radio all that much over the years....

Tom Bavis 03-19-2008 07:29 AM

The late Zeniths had the knobs captive to the case... there were clips on the inside. Idea was that you couldn't expose metal (a shock hazard) by taking them off. Pull them out as far as you can, pull the chassis out 1/2", and you can pop them off the shafts. Bonus - you can't lose the knobs!

Old1625 03-19-2008 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Bavis (Post 1729159)
The late Zeniths had the knobs captive to the case... there were clips on the inside. Idea was that you couldn't expose metal (a shock hazard) by taking them off. Pull them out as far as you can, pull the chassis out 1/2", and you can pop them off the shafts. Bonus - you can't lose the knobs!


Aw jeez! Now I remember that! :o Good idea, too; I remember the yelps my older sisters made when they tried to change stations on an old Zenith we had that was missing its knobs.... :D

jimhllnn 03-26-2008 07:15 PM

Knobs are off,chassis is out & Thanks for the Info!!


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