Cheap cure on Mission speaker! - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

vinrads · 11th Sep 2021, 2:27 pm

I noticed a rattling on on of the speakers, when bass turned up, it turned out to be the plastic front vibrating against the cabinet ,a cheap cure was to wedge a five pence piece in the gap,

I guess I need to fill the gap with some glue , any suggestions, Mick.

Edward Huggins · 11th Sep 2021, 4:10 pm

I'm surprised that there was any kind of gap there at all. Is the "gap" equal all the way around then and is that whole black plastic baffle section loose? A black silicone sealant could be used, applied very carefully.

Herald1360 · 11th Sep 2021, 5:27 pm

Just paint the 5p to match the plastic!

paulsherwin · 11th Sep 2021, 6:27 pm

Blu-tack?

vinrads · 11th Sep 2021, 6:38 pm

I suppose I could remove the bass spk and see how the front is secured ,possible glue failed !, Mick.

Tractionist · 11th Sep 2021, 6:44 pm

A WHOLE 5p .... have you just won the Lotto Mick? !!!!!!!!!!

stevehertz · 11th Sep 2021, 7:41 pm

Draught sealer comes in various thicknesses and grades of softness. That's what I'd use.

vinrads · 12th Sep 2021, 9:23 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tractionist

A WHOLE 5p .... have you just won the Lotto Mick? !!!!!!!!!!

I know! I did try a two pence piece but it was too thick ,

Mick.

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Edward Huggins Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Southwold, Suffolk, UK. Posts: 8,327	Re: Cheap cure on Mission speaker! I'm surprised that there was any kind of gap there at all. Is the "gap" equal all the way around then and is that whole black plastic baffle section loose? A black silicone sealant could be used, applied very carefully. __________________ Edward.

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vinrads Dekatron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire, UK. Posts: 3,762	Re: Cheap cure on Mission speaker! I suppose I could remove the bass spk and see how the front is secured ,possible glue failed !, Mick.

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Tractionist Heptode Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK. Posts: 875	Re: Cheap cure on Mission speaker! A WHOLE 5p .... have you just won the Lotto Mick? !!!!!!!!!! __________________ Red to red, black to black. Throw the switch and stand well back!

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stevehertz Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Rugeley, Staffordshire, UK. Posts: 8,831	Re: Cheap cure on Mission speaker! Draught sealer comes in various thicknesses and grades of softness. That's what I'd use. __________________ A digital radio is the latest thing, but a vintage wireless is forever..