fmfarrisjr Posted June 30, 2018 Report Share Posted June 30, 2018 Where is the fuse located on a D-24 model 802 radio? I tried repairing the vibrator -- no luck. Before I order a new vibrator, I want to make sure there is power going to the radio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted June 30, 2018 Report Share Posted June 30, 2018 are you saying you tried to repair a radio without first seeing if it had power....odd approach......fuse should be inline on the input power wire to the radio a few inches outside of the radio case.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmfarrisjr Posted June 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2018 I had the same problem with a vibrator on a 1950 Chrysler Windsor radio so I just assumed the vibrator was at fault. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark D Posted June 30, 2018 Report Share Posted June 30, 2018 The fuse is the old glass tube style, and as Tim stated would be on the power lead. Original style would be steel jacketed, about 5/16” in diameter and 1-1/2” long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insaneradio Posted July 2, 2018 Report Share Posted July 2, 2018 Did the dial light illuminate? If so than fuse is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmfarrisjr Posted July 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2018 Yes the dial does light -- looks like I will be buying a new vibrator today. Thanks for that comment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverdome Posted July 2, 2018 Report Share Posted July 2, 2018 May I ask how you tried to repair the vibrator? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insaneradio Posted July 3, 2018 Report Share Posted July 3, 2018 FWIW I am an avid antique radio collector/restorer. If your set has not been serviced it will need to be. The old wax/paper caps will need to be replaced as well as resistors checked etc. You might get lucky and have the set play after vibrator replacement however it will not be reliable or safe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobT-47P15 Posted July 3, 2018 Report Share Posted July 3, 2018 where are you located Mr Insane Radio man???? Do you do the fm conversions on old 802 radios? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmfarrisjr Posted July 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2018 In response to Silverdome -- see attached. vibrator Waking Up.doc.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insaneradio Posted July 4, 2018 Report Share Posted July 4, 2018 On 7/2/2018 at 11:59 PM, BobT-47P15 said: where are you located Mr Insane Radio man???? Do you do the fm conversions on old 802 radios? Sorry--I do not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobT-47P15 Posted July 4, 2018 Report Share Posted July 4, 2018 OK thanks. I have a nice radio that had worked not too long ago, but i do not get anything from it now. Changed the vibrator but nothing happened. Guess it needs caps, etc........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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