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imopar380
Posted 2022-08-10 7:42 PM (#623483)
Subject: radio tuner clutch



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Has anyone else had the manual tuner quit working on your old radio? There is a clutch disk inside the radio that the manual tuner uses to change the stations when you rotate the knob. When you use the push buttons, they disengage the clutch. However the clutch disk just slips on this radio ( 1960 Chrysler Golden Tone) when you rotate the knob. Can't change stations manually with it. Anyone know of a fix on it?





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Lancer Mike
Posted 2022-08-10 9:56 PM (#623485 - in reply to #623483)
Subject: RE: radio tuner clutch



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I have had that same condition affect one of my radios, but I have no idea how to repair it.  Is there a service manual for the Golden Tone radio?

 

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imopar380
Posted 2022-08-10 9:59 PM (#623486 - in reply to #623485)
Subject: RE: radio tuner clutch



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Lancer Mike - 2022-08-10 6:56 PM

I have had that same condition affect one of my radios, but I have no idea how to repair it.  Is there a service manual for the Golden Tone radio?

 



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Powerflite
Posted 2022-08-10 10:35 PM (#623489 - in reply to #623483)
Subject: Re: radio tuner clutch



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It sounds like it's just worn. I'm sure there is a mechanical fix for it once you figure it out.

It looks like you could adjust the pressure on it by bending that metal bracket inward. In fact, I would expect that's why that metal bracket has a slot in it, to make it easier to bend and adjust. Or it may be the other direction, depending on if the shaft is connected to the gears or the outer ring.

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wizard
Posted 2022-08-11 1:37 AM (#623490 - in reply to #623483)
Subject: Re: radio tuner clutch



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The clutch liner is probably felt or cork. It has became loose, should be glued to one side
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normsclassicradio
Posted 2022-08-12 4:26 PM (#623520 - in reply to #623483)
Subject: RE: radio tuner clutch



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The rubber gets hard from age. I have used sandpaper on mine to add "teeth" to the metal surface for renewed grip. It only lasts a while. You could try an adhesive, but you'll loose the push-button tune function.
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normsclassicradio
Posted 2022-08-12 5:31 PM (#623523 - in reply to #623483)
Subject: RE: radio tuner clutch



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To prevent having to do a major disassembly of the chassis, I would try adjusting the clutch for maximum gap, and cut the old rubber disk out. Then make a disk out of cork/rubber gasket sheet with a slit in it and glue it in place of the rubber disk. Then readjust the clutch. Anyway, that's what I'm going to try on my radio in my 64 880.



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Dan_in_MN
Posted 2022-08-30 10:21 AM (#623924 - in reply to #623483)
Subject: RE: radio tuner clutch


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Many years ago, I took my radio apart because of this very reason. Unfortunately, I didn't get the clutch fixed and the front chrome mount got lost.
Link to my video below giving the history of my 1958 Plymouth Suburban.
https://youtu.be/9jJxV_qSNmg

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