Pye Radio Repair/Parts (Knob needed)

Sibeal

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)

Our man in Havana

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

There is a guy on there that can help you.

Sibeal

Thanks! Will check it out!

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.

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?

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 ?"

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

monomono

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

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!

Sibeal

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

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.

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

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.

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

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!

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

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.

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