tom1954 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I am having a problem with the radio in a recently purchased 54 New Yorker. The car is in very good condition with low miles. The fuse holder for the radio had no fuse. It should be a 14 amp fuse (per the wiring diagram in the manual) which pops as soon as the radio is turned on. Anyone know of a common problem with this radio? I looked at the wiring and do not see anything obvious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28 Chrysler Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 All the electrolytic capacitors in the radio are probably bad or failing.This is a common problem with most of the old electronics.You could try and see if the vibrator has the contacts stuck ( a round can with 4 prongs that pugs in like a vacuum tube) .Pry the cover off and clean the contact points with a file.Most likely the radio needs to be rebuilt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyler Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 typically these never work when that old due to paper capacitors and tubes being bad. having it fixed is expensive and even then it probably won't work for more than 6 months. i tried to find someone to convert mine to modern internals but nobody does that radio. i am resigned to carrying a portable that runs on batteries that i got at a yard sale. i leave the dash radio to just look nice where it is. skyler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28 Chrysler Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 About 30 years ago I rebuilt many radios, guitar amplifiers, etc. and many are sill working.The modern parts tend to last longer than the original. The modern capacitors fit inside the old cases to retain the looks.If your radio did not get wet you should be able to get it rebuilt. If it is a basket case there are places that will put modern electronics in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1954 Posted August 21, 2012 Author Share Posted August 21, 2012 Thanks for the input, I already have a small portable in the car and I really did not want to modify the radio. Will need to think about a permanent solution as time gores on, for now I have just a few more important matters to tend to, thanks again for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sodomojo Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Just in case you want to rebuild a radio: I met an older gentleman at a car show recently. He repairs old car radios and even the old floor standing tube radios. He asked me if my radio in my '55 custom royal worked and luckily it does. He said he has over 800 radios in his shop. If any one is interested, his name is:Johns Old Car Radio Repair. 1207 Pollock Ave Zilla, WA 98953 509.829.3918 Buy sell or trade also. He was a real nice guy and it seemed everyone at the car show know who he was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1954 Posted September 2, 2012 Author Share Posted September 2, 2012 Thank you for the info, I have not yet made a decision on what way to go but this is definitely good info to have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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