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Old Oct 7, 2008 | 10:55 PM
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I'm replacing the radio in my 76. Can I remove the convector? What does it do?
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Old Oct 7, 2008 | 11:04 PM
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I'm replacing the radio in my 76. Can I remove the convector? What does it do?
So what are you replacing it with? Aftermarket radios dont need that thing, only originals. It is a final stage power transistor.
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Old Oct 7, 2008 | 11:19 PM
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The "convector" is the final amplifier stage for the [original] Delco radio. It consists of a finned aluminum heat sink, one power transistor [mono radio; or two transistors if stereo], capacitors and wiring. The convector is located on the inside of the firewall behind the right-side dash panel. It works in conjunction with the radio head in the gauge bezel and should be removed and kept with the Delco head, in case you would ever want to use it again [or sell it].
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Its a crucial component in the cooling and phase shifting dimension of the flux capacitor,removing it could cause you to be trapped in a different time continuum.Ahh Crap!!!!I'm in the wrong two seater forum again!Nevermind...
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If you are going to use a modern radio, take it out and store it.






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