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dadfive
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Post subject: WTB : Zenith Porthole Chassis 24H20 Width Coil  Posted: Apr Mon 09, 2012 2:12 am |
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Location: Eastern Washington
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Hello Folks
Well, I'm back to restoration of my Zenith Porthole after almost a year. Had major back surgery for 6 collapsed disks and things didn't go well. Could have died from serious complications and I'm just now walking a bit.
Matthew's rebuilt flyback transformer for the 24H20 seems to have been a very successful rewiring and rewaxing job. And Vaughn, Old Time TV, successfully shipped a good picture tube clear across the country from one coast to the other. My deepest appreciation to these two folks. Good work and great people!
However, the fellow assisting with restoration of the chassis, Jim Meyer, says the width coil is bad. It's a Zenith part # S-17175 with a cross reference to a Merit MWC-5.
So far I haven't been able to locate either of these coils. Jim says his resources can't find one either. Could even purchase another 24H20 chassis if I have too.
Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.
Rick
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Post subject: Re: Zenith Porthole Chassis 24H20 Width Coil Needed Posted: Apr Mon 09, 2012 2:29 am |
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Is it a 12 inch or 16 inch set?
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Tim
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Post subject: Re: Zenith Porthole Chassis 24H20 Width Coil Needed Posted: Apr Mon 09, 2012 2:35 am |
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Playthings of the Past lists one MWC-5: http://www.oldradioparts.com/2a6fla.txt
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"One of the advantages of being disorderly is that one is constantly making exciting discoveries." A. A. Milne
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dadfive
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Post subject: Re: Zenith Porthole Chassis 24H20 Width Coil Needed Posted: Apr Mon 09, 2012 2:45 am |
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Hello Tim and tvdude211
I'll check w/ Playthings of the Past for the Merit.
Also, this is a 16" picture tube.
Thanks
Rick
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dadfive
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Post subject: Re: Zenith Porthole Chassis 24H20 Width Coil Needed Posted: Apr Mon 09, 2012 3:22 am |
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Okay Tim and tvdude211,
Found the Merit Coil MWC-5 on the Playthings of the Past listing. There are actually two of them. Apparently slightly different. But for the cost, I'll take both if they have them in stock. Gary, Play Things of the Past, won't be accepting email inquiry until Tuesday, April 10th. So I'll contact him then. Thanks for the prompt info Tim.
Still may be interested in a second 24H20 chassis if anyone knows of one that may be available. Or other replacement coils to have as backup.
Thanks again,
Rick
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dadfive
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Post subject: Re: WTB : Zenith Porthole Chassis 24H20 Width Coil Posted: Apr Fri 13, 2012 3:04 pm |
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Hello again,
Tim appears to have hit the nail on the head with finding the MWC-5 width coil at Play Things of the Past. I also found 7 different types of vacuum tubes at PTOP. They had all of the tubes in new condition. So this one recommendation solved several problems. Will keep you up to date on how the Zenith Porthole restoration progresses. This set is a console w/ radio and phonograph. All will be in good working order when finished.
Many thanks,
Rick
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