AK Model 37 Condenser Block Rebuild

[Winky Dink]

After the filter block was finished, I replaced the original wire loom from the power section to the receiver. This slight changes in routing of the wiring harness made all the wires too short, so they were all replaced.



I made a new tube placement diagram and aged the new paper in the toaster oven.



The set came with four globes. I snatched two from my 1931 Airline and bought one more to give it a full compliment of globes. The 80 rectifier is bigger--is that what's called a "balloon?" It certainly looks like a hot air balloon. I took the 80 from the 1931 set, and it barely fits in it's power supply alcove.



With the filter caps and the volume rheostat replaced, it sounds much better. The strongest stations are still audible with the volume at zero but with the lid on, it's very slight.

I've just about run out of space for radios in my study. My wife walks into my room and asks, "How may radios do you have?" And she doesn't even know about the Radiola 25 covered with a blanket in the garage. So, with a little more experience; a few more pieces of test equipment; and higher expectations I'm revisiting each of the sets that I previously completed. And I'm not buying anything new.

Unless, of course....

[stromberg67]

Agree that cans potted with tar are a chalenge. Haven't done one yet, but did do a Stromberg 635 cap block, with wax instead of tar. Very easy to heat and remove the caps. Can't wait to try tar.
The finished restoration is beautiful, Winky Dink!
kevin

[Electronic M]

The trick when you run out of space is to decide which sets you least like and sell them. It keeps new items coming in and keeps space from filling up.