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Pye Radio Repair/Parts (Knob needed)

  • 21-08-2011 6:37pm
    #1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 43


    Hi, I need to replace a knob on this Pye radio but am having trouble getting a part - even on the internet. Would anyone be able to recommend a radio repair shop, or website or possible even have something suitable themselves?
    Any help greatly appreciated - thanks!

    Manufacturer/Brand: Pye Ltd., Radio Works; Cambridge
    Model details: P53 [Irish]
    Year: 1951

    (not my image - only need one knob)
    p53_irish_386433.jpg


Comments

  • Closed Accounts Posts: 29,476 ✭✭✭✭Our man in Havana


    http://vintagetvandradio.myfreeforum.org/index.php

    There is a guy on there that can help you. :)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 43 Sibeal


    Thanks! Will check it out!


  • Registered Users Posts: 177 ✭✭brownmini


    Sibeal wrote: »
    Hi, I need to replace a knob on this Pye radio but am having trouble getting a part - even on the internet. Would anyone be


    Try http://www.crookedwood.com/Holmesaudio/Holmes_Audio.html

    They started off fixing old radios - they might have what you're after, then again they may not but if you ask them, they might give you another place to try.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 43 Sibeal


    Thanks a mil brownmini! Will check them out.
    Our man in Havana - registered with that site but still waiting to be authenticated.. is it still going?


  • Registered Users Posts: 177 ✭✭brownmini


    Sibeal wrote: »
    Thanks a mil brownmini! Will check them out.
    Our man in Havana - registered with that site but still waiting to be authenticated.. is it still going?

    Havent a clue if they're still going.

    If you look up the domain name, there is a contact phone number listed.
    I dont know if he/she would take too kindly to being rung up and asked
    ''Do ye have a knob that would suit my radio ?" :D


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  • Registered Users Posts: 32,417 ✭✭✭✭watty


    Sibeal wrote: »
    Thanks a mil brownmini! Will check them out.
    Our man in Havana - registered with that site but still waiting to be authenticated.. is it still going?

    Check your junk mail. The Authentication is immediate.


    The "originals" will know where to get that knob.


  • Registered Users Posts: 177 ✭✭brownmini


    Sibeal wrote: »
    Hi, I need to replace a knob on this Pye radio but am having trouble getting a part - even on the internet. Would anyone be able to recommend a radio repair shop, or website or possible even have something suitable themselves?
    Manufacturer/Brand: Pye Ltd., Radio Works; Cambridge
    Model details: P53 [Irish]
    Year: 1951



    Right.... and you may have got this reply direct too.

    A man I know has asked me for a picture of the knob you need.

    Now before you start laughing.... try and see if any of the knobs
    you still have will fit and look decent in the ''missing'' position.
    If the knob you moved does the job, take it off again and take a
    few decent pictures of it from various angles and post them here
    or post them on some picture sharing sitre and post the URL's.


    After that.... I can't do much for you (yet).


  • Registered Users Posts: 32,417 ✭✭✭✭watty


    He said it's this
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=73939601&postcount=1

    AFAIK the knobs on those are all the same. Occasionally a tuning knob is different. Trying to remove them can break them.

    There is help here http://vintagetvandradio.myfreeforum.org/index.php But if you use gmail etc it may incorrectly mark forum activation emails as junk/spam.


  • Registered Users Posts: 177 ✭✭brownmini


    watty wrote: »
    He said it's this
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=73939601&postcount=1

    AFAIK the knobs on those are all the same. Occasionally a tuning knob is different. Trying to remove them can break them.

    There is help here http://vintagetvandradio.myfreeforum.org/index.php But if you use gmail etc it may incorrectly mark forum activation emails as junk/spam.

    Well according to someone I asked about this, the knobs are different and thats why he asked for a picture or two.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 43 Sibeal


    Thanks very much guys.

    No email in the junk folder but found an email address from that link and am trying that.

    It's the on/off (far left) knob. Don't know if these pictures are any clearer.
    I don't want to pull them too much, tried gently but am a bit afraid - the bakelite/plastic seems brittle enough.

    They don't look any different, not sure if they are or not.

    Thanks a million for all your help.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2 standunmj


    hi sibeal, the pye in the picture is still in my possession and fully restored, i had several spare push on knobs up to recently , but gave them to other guys, however ill keep an eye out in the future for any spares , shouldent be too difficult because they are quite plentiful as knobs go,
    my gallery of radios in my collection is available on facebook, its dublin ireland vintage radio club, if you fancy looking in , some of the guys in there might have some spare knobs , best regards maitiu.


  • Registered Users Posts: 15 monomono


    watty wrote: »
    He said it's this
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=73939601&postcount=1

    AFAIK the knobs on those are all the same. Occasionally a tuning knob is different. Trying to remove them can break them.

    There is help here http://vintagetvandradio.myfreeforum.org/index.php But if you use gmail etc it may incorrectly mark forum activation emails as junk/spam.
    Thats right,the knobs on this model pye are all the same size,i'll have a look in the junk box to see if i have the right one as i have 3 pyes at the moment in various stages of restoration.
    The knobs on these radios had their functions marked on them.


  • Registered Users Posts: 32,417 ✭✭✭✭watty


    I have a Pye 39 JH/E. In fact looks like similar knobs. The wavechange, tuning and volume appear to be original. But close examination reveals the power/tone presets knob has a lesser number of wavebands marked on it. One knob has a grubscrew (but not the knob with wrong writing) and the other 3 are push on.

    You'd hardly notice the embossed labels on the knobs. It's possible to make a mould and model using isopon. But I've not tried this for a knob yet.

    However the OP may have gone off and not returned. Still we are not charged for chatting amongst ourselves.


  • Registered Users Posts: 15 monomono


    Found one,could do with the measurment O/D just to be sure


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 43 Sibeal


    Hi guys,
    Apologies - I thought the thread had died and never saw the notification.
    Thanks so much for all your help!
    The knobs are 36mm in diameter.
    Am attaching a pic of radio part it connects to, it appears to be press on (but may have been attached using glue as some of the know stayed attached when it broke).
    I can see very small text on the second (Change) and third (tuning) knobs alright. Now maybe the others are replacement knobs already if they don't have writing on them, I don't know.
    But certainly if anyone has one they'd be willing to sell I'd be delighted to get one.
    Apologies again - wasn't trying to be rude!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 43 Sibeal


    And the picture is upside-down.... I think my day is just going to get better!


  • Registered Users Posts: 32,417 ✭✭✭✭watty


    The knobs stick to the metal shaft with time and break easily, but a very small amount of superglue and press hard makes very good repairs.


  • Registered Users Posts: 15 monomono


    watty wrote: »
    The knobs stick to the metal shaft with time and break easily, but a very small amount of superglue and press hard makes very good repairs.
    The knobs on that model pye are push on with a squared locater section on the shaft and are retained with a cirular spring clip


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 43 Sibeal


    Unfortunately I don't have the knob so I can't try sticking it back.
    As far as I can tell there aren't grooves or anything that would indicate a screw on knob for that particular one.


  • Registered Users Posts: 15 monomono


    I have one that will fit your set,its 39mm diam,slightly bigger than the knobs you have but it will fit the spindle and you can turn it on/off at least.

    I need four knobs for a Pye p28 i'm restoring but i'll cast them as its impossible to find replacments,the sizes do vary from model to model but the spindle diam is 99.9% the same size for all 50/60s pyes. Email your address and i'll drop it in the post
    regards
    Padraig


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 43 Sibeal


    Just wanted to let you all know that I am sorted - thanks so much to Paud, it's now as good as new.
    I really do appreciate all the help everyone gave, and their time in replying. It's my grandfathers old radio and as such has massive sentimental value for me.
    Thanks again!


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,295 ✭✭✭Joe10000


    Hi I have a Pye PJ 501 I would like to get working, is there anyone on here who could point me in the direction of someone who could look at it for me ?
    Many thanks


  • Registered Users Posts: 32,417 ✭✭✭✭watty


    See http://www.forum.radios-tv.co.uk/ Has Dublin Members

    See http://www.radiomuseum.org/ Has Dublin Members

    No point in contacting me unless you visit Limerick occasionally.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,295 ✭✭✭Joe10000


    watty wrote: »
    See http://www.forum.radios-tv.co.uk/ Has Dublin Members

    See http://www.radiomuseum.org/ Has Dublin Members

    No point in contacting me unless you visit Limerick occasionally.

    Ok many thanks


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