I have a Silvertone Console radio that my Grandmother purchased at a garage sale in the late 30's. When I was a teenager (nearly 30 years ago!)I used it to listen to shortwave. It probably has not been pluged in in 30 years. I am interested in restoring this radio myself.

The tuning mechanism that connects the tuning knob to the air gap tuning cap never worked. When I was a kid there were a few parts and pieces still in the cabinet, a couple of pulleys and string, that has long since disappeared.

Does anyone have drawings & specs or pictures of this mechansim?

:I have a Silvertone Console radio that my Grandmother purchased at a garage sale in the late 30's. When I was a teenager (nearly 30 years ago!)I used it to listen to shortwave. It probably has not been pluged in in 30 years. I am interested in restoring this radio myself.
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:The tuning mechanism that connects the tuning knob to the air gap tuning cap never worked. When I was a kid there were a few parts and pieces still in the cabinet, a couple of pulleys and string, that has long since disappeared.
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:Does anyone have drawings & specs or pictures of this mechansim?
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There is a very good service information, with diagram dial cord information right here on this sight. I just downloaded it myself. Be sure to use " real " dial cord, and not just some kind of string.

::I have a Silvertone Console radio that my Grandmother purchased at a garage sale in the late 30's. When I was a teenager (nearly 30 years ago!)I used it to listen to shortwave. It probably has not been pluged in in 30 years. I am interested in restoring this radio myself.
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::The tuning mechanism that connects the tuning knob to the air gap tuning cap never worked. When I was a kid there were a few parts and pieces still in the cabinet, a couple of pulleys and string, that has long since disappeared.
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::Does anyone have drawings & specs or pictures of this mechansim?
::
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:There is a very good service information, with diagram dial cord information right here on this sight. I just downloaded it myself. Be sure to use " real " dial cord, and not just some kind of string.

Just looked at the 7049 model and 7046 as well. Both have about the same dial drive, with diagram. I'm sure with all this you can get it working again.

:::I have a Silvertone Console radio that my Grandmother purchased at a garage sale in the late 30's. When I was a teenager (nearly 30 years ago!)I used it to listen to shortwave. It probably has not been pluged in in 30 years. I am interested in restoring this radio myself.
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:::The tuning mechanism that connects the tuning knob to the air gap tuning cap never worked. When I was a kid there were a few parts and pieces still in the cabinet, a couple of pulleys and string, that has long since disappeared.
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:::Does anyone have drawings & specs or pictures of this mechansim?
:::
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::There is a very good service information, with diagram dial cord information right here on this sight. I just downloaded it myself. Be sure to use " real " dial cord, and not just some kind of string.
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:Just looked at the 7049 model and 7046 as well. Both have about the same dial drive, with diagram. I'm sure with all this you can get it working again.

Thanks Warren, I will look that up. I feel stupid that I did not look for the info on this web site before I asked.

:::I have a Silvertone Console radio that my Grandmother purchased at a garage sale in the late 30's. When I was a teenager (nearly 30 years ago!)I used it to listen to shortwave. It probably has not been pluged in in 30 years. I am interested in restoring this radio myself.
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:::The tuning mechanism that connects the tuning knob to the air gap tuning cap never worked. When I was a kid there were a few parts and pieces still in the cabinet, a couple of pulleys and string, that has long since disappeared.
:::
:::Does anyone have drawings & specs or pictures of this mechansim?
:::
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::There is a very good service information, with diagram dial cord information right here on this sight. I just downloaded it myself. Be sure to use " real " dial cord, and not just some kind of string.
:
:Just looked at the 7049 model and 7046 as well. Both have about the same dial drive, with diagram. I'm sure with all this you can get it working again.

I just picked up one of these myself. It is fully intact however not yet operational. I am looking for additional information before I tear in to it and try to rework it. Anybody have any suggestions?

::::I have a Silvertone Console radio that my Grandmother purchased at a garage sale in the late 30's. When I was a teenager (nearly 30 years ago!)I used it to listen to shortwave. It probably has not been pluged in in 30 years. I am interested in restoring this radio myself.
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::::The tuning mechanism that connects the tuning knob to the air gap tuning cap never worked. When I was a kid there were a few parts and pieces still in the cabinet, a couple of pulleys and string, that has long since disappeared.
::::
::::Does anyone have drawings & specs or pictures of this mechansim?
::::
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:::There is a very good service information, with diagram dial cord information right here on this sight. I just downloaded it myself. Be sure to use " real " dial cord, and not just some kind of string.
::
::Just looked at the 7049 model and 7046 as well. Both have about the same dial drive, with diagram. I'm sure with all this you can get it working again.

:I just picked up one of these myself. It is fully intact however not yet operational. I am looking for additional information before I tear in to it and try to rework it. Anybody have any suggestions?
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:::::I have a Silvertone Console radio that my Grandmother purchased at a garage sale in the late 30's. When I was a teenager (nearly 30 years ago!)I used it to listen to shortwave. It probably has not been pluged in in 30 years. I am interested in restoring this radio myself.
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:::::The tuning mechanism that connects the tuning knob to the air gap tuning cap never worked. When I was a kid there were a few parts and pieces still in the cabinet, a couple of pulleys and string, that has long since disappeared.
:::::
:::::Does anyone have drawings & specs or pictures of this mechansim?
:::::
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::::There is a very good service information, with diagram dial cord information right here on this sight. I just downloaded it myself. Be sure to use " real " dial cord, and not just some kind of string.
:::
:::Just looked at the 7049 model and 7046 as well. Both have about the same dial drive, with diagram. I'm sure with all this you can get it working again.

I restored one completely -- chassis and cabinet -- a couple of years ago. The electronic part was easy. All new caps and a couple fo resistors brought it up to "like'new" operatiional condition. For me, the console cabinet was a bit more of a challenge since I completely stripped the finish (it was in really bad shape), sanded it for many, many hours and refinished it woth Mohawk toner lacquer and clear coat. The process took several weekends. A purist might complain that the radio now looks better than factory-new, but I surely enjoy it in our living room.

One tip -- play with the four connections on the radio's big loop antenna -- and adjust the antenna's orientation, too -- before you make any judgement regarding the set's sensitivity. Once all is in order and an easy alignment is accomplished, it's a very nice radio with good reception on all bands.