Fisher Restoration Kits with Documentation: $85

I am currently offering a basic restoration kit for Fisher 400, 500-C, and 800-C receivers. The kit includes the following:

1. Bias Power Supply (bridge, electrolytic and film capacitors and resistor)
2. Power Supply (film capacitors [can caps not included] and diodes)
3. Amplifier Section (electrolytic and film capacitors and resistors)
4. FM Signal Path (electrolytic and film capacitors)
5. Multiplex Section (electrolytic and film capacitors)
6. Heat shrink tubing

In addition, this listing includes the following:

7. 1 full copy of the service manual (including schematic)
8. A 14-16-page detailed description (with photos) of how this kit was installed on another Fisher Receiver.
9. A reverse tube layout diagram for easy chassis to schematic reference
10. 1 additional copy of schematic for marking up (multiple pages)

Many Fisher receivers experience declined performance such as hums, low output, scratchy sounds, etc. In addition, the power supply in the old Fishers are famous for weakening, which can result in the output tubes running hot. This kit provides a basic level of restoration that almost anyone that is mechanically and/or electronically inclined can accomplish. It provides replacement parts for the original selenium rectifier that is almost always weak, as well as replacement for the original the electrolytic and mylar capacitors in the power supply path, the amplifier path, the radio path, and the multiplex subchassis. If your Fisher 400, 500-C, or 800-C experiences any of the above symptoms, this kit can correct them. Naturally, not all Fisher problems can be corrected with this kit, but consider this kit the basic starting point in restoring your receiver to its old glory.

If your receiver needs a replacement can capacitor for the 200 uF 250v cap in the power supply (after the basic restoration, replacement of this can capacitor usually corrects remaining problems), I have a limited number of restuffed cans and will make them available under separate auction (email if interested, because the number are limited, purchasers of my kits have preference).

The detailed installation description includes a list of the tools and other materials that were used for installation, as well as detailed photographs that clearly show what was done. The basic tools needed included a soldering iron, screw driver, movable lamp, wire cutters, long nose pliers, and tweezers. A magnifying glass and multi-meter were very helpful.

The kit includes all name brand parts, including components made by Nichicon (Muse), Black Gate, Vishay (Sprague Atom), Orange Drop, and Xicon.

This kit is not for those who do not know about proper safety procedures when working with electricity. If you are not sure about what you are doing, are not mechanically or electronically inclined, or cannot read and understand a schematic, you should have a professional do the restoration. Also, working on Fisher receivers can be very dangerous, as is working on any electronic gear. If you do not know or understand basic electronic safety, or do not know how to prevent electrical shocks, you should not attempt to perform a restoration. Remember, you are solely responsible for your safety if you chose to restore your Fisher with this kit.

I am selling each kit for $85 plus $10 shipping and handling (domestic). Please email me for international shipping rates.

Fisher Parts-Only Restoration Kits: $70

If you already have a schematic and do not need the installation documentation, I am offering a kit of the components only (items 1-6 above) for $70 plus $8 shipping (domestic). The parts-Only kits are available for the following Fisher receivers: 400 (early and late model), 500B, 500C, 800B, and 800C.

I am also currently offering NOS replacement on/off switches for Fisher Receivers. These replacement switches lock onto the back of the volume potentiometer. This switch will work on Fisher 400s, 500s, and 800s. It may work on other receivers, but I cannot gaurantee that. You will need to salvage and use the insulating disk from the back of your old switch, so make sure that you desolder the leads so the insulator slides off without damage. You should also diagram your existing switch wiring to make sure you rewire the new switch correctly.

I am currently only auctioning these on Ebay. If you do not find them listed there, please email me.

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