Ferguson 606T restoration. - Page 3 - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Steve_P · 16th Nov 2008, 12:14 am

The set looks pretty good so far. Just wants the top linearity doing. Tube looks a bit dim, but that could bee the camera. Run it for a bit and it'll soon come up if it is low.

Cheers,

Steve P.

Heatercathodeshort · 16th Nov 2008, 11:28 am

Hello Des,
Looks pretty good. The tube should be OK. I have never replaced a Mullard AW43-88, they are a great tube. The actual picture shape will not be as it would on a conventional tube of the period say the AW43-80 90degree. The makers were a bit concerned at the time of the flat construction of the 110 degree tube bulb and made the corners rather rounded to reduce stress. Its only a technical point and the pictures produced were excellent. This was overcome to a large degree when the AW47-90 19" tube was introduced in 1961.
Regarding your sound fault. If the audio amp is working ok [input to PCL82 triode section] it might be an idea to check the condition of the sound detector diode mounted in the final sound i.f. transformer. Its W4 inside L48/49 can. I have found several of these O/C in vintage sets giving no sound, or no vision if used as vision detectors. Must be an age thing as they very rarely failed when in normal service. Just a point but you can do a lot of head scratching with this one. Regards, John.

Line whistle · 16th Nov 2008, 4:39 pm

Hi, The problem I had yesterday with the sound was caused by nothing more than the sound output valve being poorly seated in its holder, now ok. I'm pleased with the set and the Aurora. Thanks again to everyone for their help.
Cheers, Des.

Heatercathodeshort · 16th Nov 2008, 7:39 pm

Your very welcome DES. I think we all enjoyed this one by its following. Nice to know it came to a good conclusion. 'BBC television will now be closing for this evening. Good night everyone, Good night, and just a reminder to switch off your sets..' J.

Tazman1966 · 16th Nov 2008, 7:54 pm

Hi Des.

Glad to see it turned out so well

. I guess you can add working pictures to your website now. Smashing pictures although quite sad to see stills of "On the Buses" seeing as Reg Varney (Stan Butler) died today

Good luck on your next restoration.

Best wishes,

BGmidsUK · 16th Nov 2008, 10:58 pm

Thanks for this great thread! I've certainly enjoyed following it. Great work

BG

chipp1968 · 16th Nov 2008, 11:14 pm

Great Pictures

Line whistle · 20th Nov 2008, 5:20 pm

Thanks, Here's a few more pics. My camera isn't doing the set justice.
Cheers, Des.

chipp1968 · 20th Nov 2008, 6:29 pm

Very period

Heatercathodeshort · 20th Nov 2008, 7:02 pm

Very stylish Des, a familiar setting to any 60's television engineer.
Regards, John.

Tazman1966 · 20th Nov 2008, 8:22 pm

A perfect step back in time

(though hide the CD's next time

)

Best wishes,

Brian R Pateman · 20th Nov 2008, 10:13 pm

Very nice indeed, especially the period setting.

(And Helen says "How much do you want for the cat?

")

Regards,

16th Nov 2008, 12:14 am	#41
Steve_P Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester, UK. Posts: 6,644	Re: Ferguson 606T restoration. The set looks pretty good so far. Just wants the top linearity doing. Tube looks a bit dim, but that could bee the camera. Run it for a bit and it'll soon come up if it is low. Cheers, Steve P. __________________ If we've always had it, why is the Car Boot open? You're not sneaking another Old TV in are you...?

16th Nov 2008, 11:28 am	#42
Heatercathodeshort Dekatron Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Warnham, West Sussex. 10 miles south of DORKING. Posts: 9,147	Re: Ferguson 606T restoration. Hello Des, Looks pretty good. The tube should be OK. I have never replaced a Mullard AW43-88, they are a great tube. The actual picture shape will not be as it would on a conventional tube of the period say the AW43-80 90degree. The makers were a bit concerned at the time of the flat construction of the 110 degree tube bulb and made the corners rather rounded to reduce stress. Its only a technical point and the pictures produced were excellent. This was overcome to a large degree when the AW47-90 19" tube was introduced in 1961. Regarding your sound fault. If the audio amp is working ok [input to PCL82 triode section] it might be an idea to check the condition of the sound detector diode mounted in the final sound i.f. transformer. Its W4 inside L48/49 can. I have found several of these O/C in vintage sets giving no sound, or no vision if used as vision detectors. Must be an age thing as they very rarely failed when in normal service. Just a point but you can do a lot of head scratching with this one. Regards, John.

16th Nov 2008, 4:39 pm	#43
Line whistle Hexode Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bedfordshire, UK. Posts: 341	Re: Ferguson 606T restoration. Hi, The problem I had yesterday with the sound was caused by nothing more than the sound output valve being poorly seated in its holder, now ok. I'm pleased with the set and the Aurora. Thanks again to everyone for their help. Cheers, Des. Attached Thumbnails __________________ www.freewebs.com/405tv

16th Nov 2008, 7:39 pm	#44
Heatercathodeshort Dekatron Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Warnham, West Sussex. 10 miles south of DORKING. Posts: 9,147	Re: Ferguson 606T restoration. Your very welcome DES. I think we all enjoyed this one by its following. Nice to know it came to a good conclusion. 'BBC television will now be closing for this evening. Good night everyone, Good night, and just a reminder to switch off your sets..' J.

16th Nov 2008, 7:54 pm	#45
Tazman1966 Nonode Join Date: May 2006 Location: St Albans, Herts, UK. Posts: 2,193	Re: Ferguson 606T restoration. Hi Des. Glad to see it turned out so well. I guess you can add working pictures to your website now. Smashing pictures although quite sad to see stills of "On the Buses" seeing as Reg Varney (Stan Butler) died today Good luck on your next restoration. Best wishes, __________________ All the very best, Tas

16th Nov 2008, 10:58 pm	#46
BGmidsUK Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Leicester, UK. Posts: 809	Re: Ferguson 606T restoration. Thanks for this great thread! I've certainly enjoyed following it. Great work BG

16th Nov 2008, 11:14 pm	#47
chipp1968 Rest in Peace Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Somerset, UK. Posts: 2,356	Re: Ferguson 606T restoration. Great Pictures

20th Nov 2008, 5:20 pm	#48
Line whistle Hexode Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bedfordshire, UK. Posts: 341	Re: Ferguson 606T restoration. Thanks, Here's a few more pics. My camera isn't doing the set justice. Cheers, Des. Attached Thumbnails __________________ www.freewebs.com/405tv

20th Nov 2008, 6:29 pm	#49
chipp1968 Rest in Peace Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Somerset, UK. Posts: 2,356	Re: Ferguson 606T restoration. Very period

20th Nov 2008, 7:02 pm	#50
Heatercathodeshort Dekatron Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Warnham, West Sussex. 10 miles south of DORKING. Posts: 9,147	Re: Ferguson 606T restoration. Very stylish Des, a familiar setting to any 60's television engineer. Regards, John.

20th Nov 2008, 8:22 pm	#51
Tazman1966 Nonode Join Date: May 2006 Location: St Albans, Herts, UK. Posts: 2,193	Re: Ferguson 606T restoration. A perfect step back in time (though hide the CD's next time) Best wishes, __________________ All the very best, Tas

20th Nov 2008, 10:13 pm	#52
Brian R Pateman Nonode Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Western Lake District, Cumbria (CA20) - UK Posts: 2,136	Re: Ferguson 606T restoration. Very nice indeed, especially the period setting. (And Helen says "How much do you want for the cat?") Regards, __________________ Brian