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Title: Delco Radio Owner's Manual Model 633; Delcotron Generator Installation

Author: Delco-Remy Corporation

Release date: February 26, 2010 [eBook #31407]
Most recently updated: January 6, 2021

Language: English

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Transcriber's Note

This ebook contains two manuals by Delco: Delco Radio Owner's Manual Model 633 and Delcotron Generator Installation. They are separated by a divider.

In the list on pages 10 and 11 of Delco Radio Owner's Manual Model 633, the second station line for Tulsa (which is CFRB 690) has been removed, as it is believed to be an accidental reprinting of the following station line. Redundant headers and (foot)notes on these pages have also been removed.
 
 
DELCO RADIO OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL 633

 

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS

This model of the Delco Radio is a six-tube super-heterodyne[1] receiver designed for operation with a HEADER type speaker. It comprises the best in automotive radio engineering, featuring Syncro-Tuning—the newest, most efficient antenna circuit yet developed, and Sensitivity Control.

The speaker and remote control unit are supplied in separate packages and are available in a wide variety of types and styles, depending upon the make and model of car the unit is to be used on.

The package contains:

 
Part No.
1 Receiver Unit, complete with tubes
1 Speaker Unit (less Adapter)1210934
1 Combined Drilling Template and Radio—Dash Spacer
2 Chassis Mounting studs, ¼—20 x 2½1207562
2 Chassis Mounting Shakeproof Washers1208565
2 Chassis Mounting Nuts, ¼—20120375
1 Antenna Lead1209622
1 Distributor Suppressor1207818
1 Generator Condenser1849014
1 Ammeter Condenser1209333

INSTALLATION

Antenna—

See Instructions in antenna package.[2]

Chassis—

This receiver may be installed on any car with Positive or Negative ground without any changes of wiring.

When possible, locate the chassis on the driver's side of the dash, over the steering column, with the removable cover plate facing the floor. This position places the control shafts on the end of the case facing the center of the car.

Locate the position of the mounting holes by means of the template included in the package. Drill the holes, using a 3/8" drill, and scrape the paint from around the holes on the engine side of the dash to insure a good ground connection as there is no other ground connection for this receiver.

Make sure that all tubes and the vibrator are pushed well down in their sockets and that all the grid clips are properly in place on the top caps of their respective tubes.

If a six-volt storage battery is available, check the receiver for normal operation before permanently installing it on the car. The antenna lead and control unit may be temporarily connected for this test.

Insert the two receiver mounting studs in the back of the receiver case with the "burred" threads nearest the receiver to make sure that these studs do not enter the case far enough to cause damage to the receiver parts.[3]

Install the receiver, using the drilling template as a spacer between the dash and the receiver case. Install the two shakeproof washers over the chassis mounting studs. Then tighten the mounting nuts to insure that the receiver case shall be thoroughly grounded to the dash.

Antenna Lead—

Attach the black antenna lead to the car antenna and plug the connector on the antenna lead into the receiver chassis as shown in the Installation Diagrams. Ground the pigtail of the antenna lead shield to a convenient body bolt. Keep antenna lead out of engine compartment to avoid possibility of ignition interference being picked up by the lead-in.

Speaker—

See Instructions in speaker package.

Remote Control Unit—

See Instructions in remote control package.

CONTROL UNIT ADJUSTMENT

The volume control and station selector shafts are AUTOMATICALLY adjusted as follows:

1. Insert control cables in their respective bushings on the case (volume control is upper bushing when receiver is installed in the car), until they seat themselves and then tighten the set screws.

2. Turn the station selector knob to the right (clockwise) until it stops—then turn the knob counter-clockwise until it stops. The dial is now logged.

3. Turn the volume control knob clockwise until the knob turns hard. The volume control is now on full.[4]

Eliminating Motor Interference—

Connect the ammeter condenser to the spring clip at the end of the wire containing the fuse holder by means of the self-threading screw on the side of the spring clip. Ground the other terminal of the condenser at any convenient point.

Install the generator condenser on the generator side of the generator cut-out as shown in the Diagram of Connections. DO NOT connect the flexible lead to the field terminal of the generator.

Remove the center distributor lead and insert the distributor suppressor in its place. Then plug the distributor lead into the suppressor.

Adjusting Delco Syncro-Tuning—

Turn the receiver on.

Tune-in a radio station which logs between 55 and 65 on the dial and gives the radio a signal BARELY AUDIBLE in the speaker WITH the VOLUME control FULL ON. A small snap button cap is located in the end of the receiver case beside the antenna lead connection. Remove the snap button cap by prying with a small screw driver.

By means of a small screw driver inserted in the hole which was covered by the small cap, adjust the Delco Syncro-Tuning condenser unit for maximum output in the speaker. Remaining on same station, readjust station selector for maximum volume and readjust the Delco Syncro-Tuning Condenser unit for maximum output. No further adjustment of this unit will be necessary as the receiver is now adjusted for best operation with your car antenna. Replace the snap button cap.[5]


OPERATION

To Turn On Receiver—

Some control units have a small knob located below the center of the dial. If your receiver is equipped with this type of control push this small knob in as far as it will go. Other control units have a combination on-off switch and volume control knob. To turn on this type of control turn the knob clockwise until the switch clicks and the dial is illuminated.

Volume Control—

Turning the volume control knob toward the right increases the output of the receiver and turning it toward the left reduces the output.

How To Tune The Receiver—

Turn the volume control knob approximately half way to the right. Rotate the station selector knob slowly until a station is heard. Tune this station in until the minimum amount of background noise is heard. Increase or decrease the volume to the desired level by adjusting the volume control knob. Careful tuning will result in better tone quality from all stations.

If the program being received is from a powerful local station local interference may be practically eliminated by turning the sensitivity control to the LOCAL position. You then will get the best possible reproduction of that station's program.

[6]
 
INSTALLATION DIAGRAMS
 
[7]
Sensitivity Control—

The sensitivity control is located on the lower, left front corner of the receiver case and when turned to the LOCAL position it decreases the sensitivity of the receiver sufficiently to greatly reduce interference from street cars, electric signs, X-Ray machines, electrical machinery, power lines, etc. It will also eliminate interference from weak stations.

When the control is turned to the DISTANCE position the receiver is allowed to operate at maximum sensitivity.

Tone Control—

The tone control is located on the lower, right front corner of the receiver case. This control is to be adjusted at the operator's will. However, most experienced operators prefer to set it for maximum treble response when the car is operated at high speeds.

To Turn Off The Receiver—

If the control head has a key knob in the center pull the knob out until it clicks into the off position and the receiver ceases to operate. If you wish to lock the receiver, pull the knob all the way out of the control unit and carry it with you.

If you are using the type of control unit which has a combination on-off switch and volume control knob turn the knob to the left until the receiver ceases to operate.[8]


SERVICE

Should your receiver fail to operate, first check the fuse located in the fuse holder in the ammeter cable. If you wish to remove your tubes and vibrator for test purposes, their location is indicated below.

 
Tube Complement

2 Type 6D6
1 Type 6A7
1 Type 6B7
1 Type 6B5
1 Type 84
 
 

Any further service work on your receiver should be referred to a competent radio service station.[9]

When at home call your local

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DATE RADIO INSTALLED..................................


Principal Broadcast Stations[A]

ARRANGED ALPHABETICALLY BY CITIES

 
Abilene, Kans.
KFBI1050
Albuquerque, N. M.
KOB1180
Alexandria, Va.
WJSV1460
Amarillo, Tex.
KGRS1410
WDAG1410
Ames, Iowa
WOI640
Asheville, N. C.
WWNC570
Atlanta, Ga.
WSB740
Atlantic City, N. J.
WPG1100
Baltimore, Md.
WBAL1060
Belle Plaine (Moose Jaw), Sask.
CJRM540
Billings, Mont.
KGHL950
Birmingham, Ala.
WAPI1140
Bismarck, N. D.
KFYR550
Boise, Idaho
KIDO1350
Boston, Mass.
WBZ990
WBZA990
WEEI590
WHDH830
WNAC1230
Brookings, S. D.
KFDY550
Brooklyn, N. Y.
WBBR1300
Buffalo, N. Y.
WBEN900
WGR550
WKWB1480
Chattanooga, Tenn.
WDOD1280
Chicago, Ill.
WBBM770
WCFL970
WENR870
WGN720
WJJD1130
WLS870
WMAQ670
WMBI1080
KYW1020
Charlotte, N. C.
WBT1080
Cincinnati, Ohio
WLW700
Clay Center, Nebr.
KMMJ740
Cleveland, Ohio
WHK1390
WTAM1070
Colorado Springs, Col.
KVOR1270
Council Bluffs, Ia.
KOIL1260
Covington, Ky.
WCKY1490
Dallas, Tex.
KRLD1040
WFAA800
Denver, Colo.
KLZ560
KOA830
Des Moines, Ia.
WOC1000
Detroit, Mich.
WWJ920
WJR750
WXYZ1240
Eau Claire, Wis.
WTAQ1330
Edmonton, Alta.
CJCA730
Elmira, N. Y.
WESG1040
Fargo, N. D.
WDAY940
Fayetteville, Ark.
KUOA1260
Fort Wayne, Ind.
WOWO1160
Fort Worth, Tex.
KTAT1240
WBAP800
Gainesville, Fla.
WRUF830
Gary, Ind.
WIND560
Great Falls, Mont.
KFBB1280
Harrisburg, Pa.
WBAK1430
Hartford, Conn.
WDRC1330
WTIC1060
Havana, Cuba
CMCQ780
CMK730
CMW590
CMX890
Hollywood, Cal.
KFWB950
Honolulu, Hawaii
KGU750
Hot Springs National Park, Ark.
KTHS1040
Houston, Tex.
KPRC920
Indianapolis, Ind.
WFBM1230
Jackson, Miss.
WJDX1270
Jacksonville, Fla.
WJAX900
Kalamazoo, Mich.
WKZO590
Kansas City, Mo.
KMBC950
WDAF610
WOQ1300
Knoxville, Tenn.
WNOX560
La Crosse, Wis.
WKBH1380
La Prairie (Montreal), Que.
CRCM910
Lawrence, Kans.
WREN1220
Lansing, Mich.
WKAR1040
Lincoln, Nebr.
KFAB770
Little Rock, Ark.
KLRA1390
Long Beach, Cal.
KFOX1250
KGER1360
Los Angeles, Cal.
KECA1430
KFAC1300
KFI640
KHJ900
KNX1050
Louisville, Ky.
WAVE940
WHAS820
Lulu Island (Vancouver Island), B. C.
CRCV1100
[10]
Madison, Wis.
WHA940
Mexico City, Mexico
XEB1030
XEN711
XEW910
XFG638
XFI818
XEFO940
XETR610
Miami Beach, Fla.
WMBF1300
Miami, Fla.
WIOD1300
WQAM560
Milwaukee, Wis.
WTMJ620
Minneapolis, Minn.
WCCO810
WDGY1180
WLB1250
WRHM1250
Montreal, Que.
CKAC730
Nashville, Tenn.
WLAC1470
WSM650
Newark, N. J.
WAAM1250
WNEW1250
WOR710
New Orleans, La.
WDSU1250
WWL850
New York, N. Y.
WABC860
WEAF660
WFAB1300
WJZ760
WLWL1100
WOV1130
Norfolk, Nebr.
WJAG1060
Northfield, Minn.
WCAL1250
Oakland, Cal.
KLX880
Oklahoma, Okla.
WKY900
KOMA1480
Omaha, Nebr.
WOW590
Ottawa, Ont.
CRCO880
Philadelphia, Pa.
WCAU1170
Piedras Negras, Coahuila
XEPN585
Pittsburgh, Pa.
KDKA980
WCAE1220
WJAS1290
Portland, Me.
WCSH940
Portland, Ore.
KEX1180
KGW620
KOIN940
Pullman, Wash.
KWSC1220
Raleigh, N. C.
WFTF680
Reading, Pa.
WEEU830
Reynosa, Tamaulipas
XEAW956
Richmond, Va.
WRVA1110
Rochester, N. Y.
WHAM1150
Salt Lake City, Utah
KDYL1290
KSL1130
San Antonio, Tex.
KTSA1290
WOAI1190
San Diego, Cal.
KFSD600
KGB1330
San Francisco, Cal.
KFRC610
KGO790
KPO680
KTAB560
KYA1230
San Juan, Puerto Rico
WKAQ1240
Schenectady, N. Y.
WGY790
Seattle, Wash.
KJR970
KOL1270
KOMO920
KTW1220
Shreveport, La.
KTBS1450
KWKH850
Sioux City, Iowa
KSCJ1330
Sioux Falls, S. D.
KSOO1110
Spokane, Wash.
KFPY1340
KGA1470
KHQ590
Stevens Point, Wis.
WLBL900
St. Joseph, Mo.
KFEQ680
St. Louis, Mo.
KMOX1090
KWK1350
WEW760
St. Paul, Minn.
KSTP1460
Strathmore (Calgary), Alta.
CFCN1030
Superior, Wis.
WEBC1290
Syracuse, N. Y.
WFBL1360
Tallmadge, Ohio
WADC1320
Tampa, Fla.
WDAE1220
Toledo, Ohio
WSPD1340
Topeka, Kans.
WIBW580
Toronto, Ont.
CRCT960
Tulsa, Okla.
KVOO1140
Twp. of Kingston (Toronto), Ont.
CFRB690
Villa Acuna, Coahuila
XER735
Wheeling, W. Va.
WWVA1160
Wichita, Kans.
KFH1300
Windsor, Ont.
CKLW840
Winnipeg, Man.
CKY910
Yankton, S. D.
WNAX570
York, Pa.
WORK1000
Zion, Ill.
WCBD1080
 

[A]Stations listed include only those of 1000 watts power (or higher).

NOTE: Numbers following call letters indicate approximate dial setting.[11]

 

WARRANTY

(This Warranty not applicable outside U.S.A.)

Your Delco Radio Carries the Same Guarantee As Your Car

"The manufacturer warrants each new radio receiving set manufactured by it to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service, its obligation under this warranty being limited to making good at its factory or designated Branches any part or parts thereof which shall within ninety (90) days or 4,000 miles whichever expires first, after installation of such auto radio receiving set for the original purchaser, be returned to it with transportation charges prepaid and which its examination shall disclose to its satisfaction to have been thus defective; this warranty being expressly in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied and of all other obligations or liabilities on its part, and the manufacturer neither assumes nor authorizes any other person to assume for it any other liability in connection with the sale of its products."

"This warranty shall not apply to any radio receiving set which shall have been repaired or altered outside manufacturer's authorized Service Stations in any way so as in the judgment of the manufacturer to affect its stability, or on parts not made or authorized by the manufacturer have been used for replacement or other purposes, nor which has been subject to misuse, negligence, or accident."

 

UNITED MOTORS SERVICE, Inc.
DETROIT, MICH.

 
Form No. 2095
Printed in U. S. A.
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
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Delco

Rebuilt1 55-D
Delcotron Generator1845985
 
Rebuilt by Delco-Remy. Division of General Motors, Anderson, Indiana, 46011
Made in U.S.A.275829Printed in U.S.A.
 
 
 
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12-17-71 DR-7086

 
 
 

INSTALLING SERVICE DELCOTRON® GENERATOR

1. DISCONNECT GROUNDED CABLE FROM BATTERY.

2. If it is necessary to rotate the slip ring end frame to match the unit being replaced, remove the thru bolts, separate frames just far enough to rotate to desired position and replace thru bolts.

CAUTION: Separating the end frame too far causes the brushes to drop on to the greased shaft. If this happens, remove end frame completely, clean brushes with clean cloth, reassemble springs and brushes retaining them in position with a pin (toothpick). Remove pin after frames are reassembled.

WHEN INSTALLING DELCOTRON® GENERATOR WITH INTEGRAL REGULATOR, THE SLIP RING END FRAME MOUNTING BRACKET IS NOT NEEDED.

3. When reusing the original fan, pulley and collar, tighten shaft nut to 40 to 60 lb. ft. If torque wrench is not available, insert a 5/16" hex wrench in end of shaft and tighten nut until the spring washer is just flattened.

4. Install Delcotron® Generator and check belt tension, mounting bolt tightness and make sure all electrical connections are clean and secure.

IMPORTANT: Never operate the Delcotron® Generator without being connected to the battery. Never attempt to polarize the Delcotron® Generator.

DELCO-REMY Division of General Motors Anderson, Indiana                   BPI