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05-18-2018, 01:13 AM | #1 |
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36 Ford Radio On/Off Switch
Has anyone found a source for the 36 Ford Philco radio head on/off switch?
I have three radio heads that click like on/off but do not work. I have taken them apart and find it is the most complicated switch to perform on/off operation. The weak link is the fiber switch lever that wears out on the pivot end and will not allow the rotary switch to make contact. I am in process of replacing that part, but it is really difficult to complete. Let us know if there are new or replacement switches available. Thanks |
05-18-2018, 01:49 AM | #2 |
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Re: 36 Ford Radio On/Off Switch
I always thought the on/off switch was located inside the radio chassis and not in the radio-head. This on/off switch in the chassis being actuated by the cable from the radio-head left hand knob. Can you post a picture of the radio-head you have?
See > https://www.ebay.com/itm/BEAUTIFUL-1...AAAOSwxupa~c4s
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05-18-2018, 04:28 AM | #3 |
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Re: 36 Ford Radio On/Off Switch
Pete, When Ford went from the larger Philco FT-6 radio chassis to the smaller FT-9 chassis in early 1936, the on-off switch was moved from the chassis to the radio head. See photo of 1936 radio head with integral switch.
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05-18-2018, 12:42 PM | #4 |
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Re: 36 Ford Radio On/Off Switch
There's a seller on eBay who refurbishes old car radios > partsgeneral1200
You might want to contact this guy for the part you need....
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05-18-2018, 01:12 PM | #5 |
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Re: 36 Ford Radio On/Off Switch
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