Ever Ready 5318 - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Mark the Mender · 29th Jul 2011, 9:43 pm

Hello all

I have finally finished bringing this set back to life.
To be honest it was not that difficult as it is a superhet from 1946. I do think it is an earlier chassis from the late 30's modified slightly from the original circuitry as it still uses the Ever Ready side contact valves, and was issued in a new cabinet as makers returned to domestic production.

There are only about 5 or six wax caps in the set, all were checked for leakage, they all leaked so were changed, and the decoupling electrolytic of 8uf.
As it is a battery only set there are no smoothers.

Some of the wiring looms had to be remade, that for the battery plug, speakers and frame aerial.

The only other major problem was the speaker magnet was not correctly aligned so the cone had no movement. there was also some rust on the mating faces. once cleaned the magnet was put back in and gently nipped up, then with a brass faced watchmakers mallet gently tapped to centralise it.

The cabinet was given a good clean with brasso and the tuning dial plastic with warm soapy water.

Once connected up to the battery eliminator it halfway worked but was not very sensitive. A clean of the wavechange switch soon resolved that problem and the set is exceptionally sensitive on both MW and LW.

The observant of you will note there is no space within the cabinet for a battery, there is a slot cut in the back for the battery plug and loom to poke through to enable connection to the battery.

In all a neat set and pleasing on the eye

neon indicator · 30th Jul 2011, 11:28 am

Amazing for 1946.

When were 1st D series B7G valves used by Ever Ready? 1950?

JoshWard · 30th Jul 2011, 9:49 pm

The chassis looks great, almost like new with the replacement wiring

Now how about a pic or two of that pretty little cabinet?....

Josh.

Mark the Mender · 30th Jul 2011, 10:09 pm

oops forgot that. I shall sort it!

cheers Mark

Mark the Mender · 30th Jul 2011, 10:17 pm

As requested
Whilst the cabinet has been brassoed I shall go over it with some TCUT
cheers Mark

Steve_P · 30th Jul 2011, 10:20 pm

Nice set that Mark. Bet it sounds as nice as it looks too.

Cheers,

Steve P.

JoshWard · 30th Jul 2011, 10:23 pm

Thankyou!

It really is a lovely looking little thing, well done

. I've found T-Cut is slightly more abrasive than Brasso and gets a slightly deeper shine faster, also found it preferable to that Polishing Paste Number 5.

Phil G4SPZ · 1st Aug 2011, 9:52 pm

Nice job, Mark, well done! I nearly bid for one of these on eBay a while back, but managed to restrain myself. I like Ever Ready battery sets, and have restored one from 1937 and have another in the 'to do' pile. Sadly, though, the one thing missing from a battery radio is an illuminated dial

For what it's worth, I use Paste Polishing No. 5 followed by a burnishing cream or liquid antique wax polish, it gives a fantastic shine to Bakelite.

29th Jul 2011, 9:43 pm	#1
Mark the Mender Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Warrington, Cheshire, UK. Posts: 421	Ever Ready 5318 Hello all I have finally finished bringing this set back to life. To be honest it was not that difficult as it is a superhet from 1946. I do think it is an earlier chassis from the late 30's modified slightly from the original circuitry as it still uses the Ever Ready side contact valves, and was issued in a new cabinet as makers returned to domestic production. There are only about 5 or six wax caps in the set, all were checked for leakage, they all leaked so were changed, and the decoupling electrolytic of 8uf. As it is a battery only set there are no smoothers. Some of the wiring looms had to be remade, that for the battery plug, speakers and frame aerial. The only other major problem was the speaker magnet was not correctly aligned so the cone had no movement. there was also some rust on the mating faces. once cleaned the magnet was put back in and gently nipped up, then with a brass faced watchmakers mallet gently tapped to centralise it. The cabinet was given a good clean with brasso and the tuning dial plastic with warm soapy water. Once connected up to the battery eliminator it halfway worked but was not very sensitive. A clean of the wavechange switch soon resolved that problem and the set is exceptionally sensitive on both MW and LW. The observant of you will note there is no space within the cabinet for a battery, there is a slot cut in the back for the battery plug and loom to poke through to enable connection to the battery. In all a neat set and pleasing on the eye Attached Thumbnails

30th Jul 2011, 11:28 am	#2
neon indicator Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Co. Limerick, Ireland. Posts: 1,183	Re: Ever Ready 5318 Amazing for 1946. When were 1st D series B7G valves used by Ever Ready? 1950?

30th Jul 2011, 9:49 pm	#3
JoshWard Octode Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Near Stowmarket, Suffolk, UK. Posts: 1,962	Re: Ever Ready 5318 The chassis looks great, almost like new with the replacement wiring Now how about a pic or two of that pretty little cabinet?.... Josh.

30th Jul 2011, 10:09 pm	#4
Mark the Mender Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Warrington, Cheshire, UK. Posts: 421	Re: Ever Ready 5318 oops forgot that. I shall sort it! cheers Mark

30th Jul 2011, 10:17 pm	#5
Mark the Mender Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Warrington, Cheshire, UK. Posts: 421	Re: Ever Ready 5318 As requested Whilst the cabinet has been brassoed I shall go over it with some TCUT cheers Mark Attached Thumbnails

30th Jul 2011, 10:20 pm	#6
Steve_P Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester, UK. Posts: 6,644	Re: Ever Ready 5318 Nice set that Mark. Bet it sounds as nice as it looks too. Cheers, Steve P. __________________ If we've always had it, why is the Car Boot open? You're not sneaking another Old TV in are you...?

30th Jul 2011, 10:23 pm	#7
JoshWard Octode Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Near Stowmarket, Suffolk, UK. Posts: 1,962	Re: Ever Ready 5318 Thankyou! It really is a lovely looking little thing, well done . I've found T-Cut is slightly more abrasive than Brasso and gets a slightly deeper shine faster, also found it preferable to that Polishing Paste Number 5.

1st Aug 2011, 9:52 pm	#8
Phil G4SPZ Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bewdley, Worcestershire, UK. Posts: 4,748	Re: Ever Ready 5318 Nice job, Mark, well done! I nearly bid for one of these on eBay a while back, but managed to restrain myself. I like Ever Ready battery sets, and have restored one from 1937 and have another in the 'to do' pile. Sadly, though, the one thing missing from a battery radio is an illuminated dial For what it's worth, I use Paste Polishing No. 5 followed by a burnishing cream or liquid antique wax polish, it gives a fantastic shine to Bakelite. __________________ Phil Optimist [n]: One who is not in possession of the full facts