Yes, these are both old beginner units, no I do not use them often. That being said they are both from when I was a kid and would like to keep the functional if possible. I have recently noticed that they both require a little jiggle of the cord to start "humming". So I'm assuming time for new cords, both are original.
So, can these be opened up? How??
Thanks!
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if I remember correctly, the base is press fit into the case. flat head screw driver and little
gentle patience and wiggling will separate the two halves.
chck out this post for new cords.
You should be able to open the transformers. What it takes might be some what difficult. I have replaced a cord on an American Flyer transformer(a very low power unit, 30 watts) the other week and it took a bit of muscle to open the bottom of it. If it don't have screws try to put some oil around the base or where it looks like it separates and let sit for 15 minutes and then try to open it.
Lee Fritz
Lee - These units have no screws. It appears you remove the nuts from the binding posts, then the handle/dial and the shell lifts off. Just want to be sure before I start breaking things!!
Jeff,
The transformer handle may have a small screw in the handle that needs to be removed and then the handle comes off. You are correct in taking the nuts off the terminal posts. If it has a small direction button that pushes down leave it in place until you open the transformer, as when putting it back together these will cause problems.
Like POPI mentions try to use a flat tip screw driver to remove the two halfs of the transformer.
Lee Fritz
Thanks Lee and Popi!
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