| Zenith 9-S-262 [message #25897] |
Fri, 03 November 2006 08:26  |
lyckland
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Registered: May 2009
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I'm in the process of restoring a Zenith console that was my grandparents. It hasn't run since the mid 50's so I have replaced all of the cacacitors, both wax and electrolytic, with new units. Last night I plugged in the set and all I got was a very low hum when I placed my ear up to the speaker. It made no difference if I moved the volume control. The hum is barely audible. All tubes glowed, some brighter than others. Is there a step-by-step process that I should follow to diagnose the problem? I have a basic understanding of electronics and can read a schematic but that's about it. any help is appreciated. Tom
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| Re: Zenith 9-S-262 [message #25909 is a reply to message #25897] |
Fri, 22 December 2006 21:08  |
Lee gathers
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Registered: May 2009
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Hello Tom,
I have the exact same radio that was my Grandparents,has not run since at least the 1950's. I have replaced most of the capacitors so far. All tubes were checked on my tube tester and some replaced(6F6G power tube is showing bad),but lights up. When checking it so far it only has the same low hum out of the speaker. I noticed two of the thread like wires from a small choke coil are broken off.This will need replaced or maybe I can re-attach the wires? Long shot probably.I have about the same limited experience,so we are both here with the same problem. I am using a Ryder schematic.I am studying it more in depth.I have three electrolytics(2,6,8mfd)to replace yet. There are four leads coming out of the can.Is one a ground for the can? The 12mfd electrolytic started to boil up and put much voltage to the Rectifier(5Y4G).It was fine when I replaced that one. Hopefully your post will get some answers........Lee
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| Re: Zenith 9-S-262 [message #25926 is a reply to message #25912] |
Sat, 03 February 2007 21:11 |
Lee gathers
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Registered: May 2009
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Hi Wayne,
I have an old Sylvania oscilloscope and am waiting for the manual for it I ordered to come in.
I have finished replacing all the electrolytics and was able to run through some checks which ended up pointing to the audio output transformer having an open in it. There is no continuity checking between pin 3 and 4 of the 6F6G with the set off and with it on pin three should have 225 V present and I have zero. All voltage checks with the 6F5G 1st audio were acceptable.
I'm on a hunt for this transformer and once that is replaced we will see what happens next.I hope the IF stages will be OK.Lee
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| Re: Zenith 9-S-262 [message #25928 is a reply to message #25927] |
Mon, 05 February 2007 20:06 |
Lee gathers
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Registered: May 2009
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Hi Wayne,
Thanks for the info and link. I am still studying up on much of this.I did a test I shouldn't have using an output transformer from a different radio. It did give me volume and I even tuned a station in for a few seconds.The transformer was for a radio using a PM(permanent magnet) speaker.This 9-S-262 speaker is the electrodynamic type. Using a field coil and hum bucking coil.Good thing I didn't damage anything that I know of.Hopefully this output transformer will be available.......Lee
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