Service Manual Bendix Radio 1969 Dodge Charger

[Mikesmoparperformance]

Hi Guys,

I'am have a Radio of a 1969 Charger that does not work.. Gives no sound.. I think it is the last Trap that gives the sound to the speaker.
I can't find any Service Manual's or Schematisch of the Radio? Does any one has one for me?

And can I built it to FM? On youtube a guy had it with USB!!?

Thanks

Mike

[Ghoste]

I have seen radio manuals on e--bay but usually as part of a collection.  I forget what they are called but someone else here may know.  Unfortunately they don't exist within the typical Chrysler service route such as the fsm or a parts book.

[Pete in NH]

Hi,

If the radio is an original 69 AM Charger radio it should be Bendix model 9BBCC. The Chrysler model number would be 256. There internet places that sell Sam's Photofacts folders for these radios, look for the folder that covers the model numbers given. You can get paper copies or download electronic copies usually for $10 or less. Do an internet search on Sam's Photofacts.

The most common issues with these radios are bad electrolytic capacitors and there are a handful that need to be replaced. The second most common issue is a bad audio output transistor because someone misconnected the speaker.

An FM conversion basically replaces the inside components of the radio with a new modern assembly and just reuses the case. These are places that do this and it is a bit expensive.

[Mikesmoparperformance]

Hi,

If the radio is an original 69 AM Charger radio it should be Bendix model 9BBCC. The Chrysler model number would be 256. There internet places that sell Sam's Photofacts folders for these radios, look for the folder that covers the model numbers given. You can get paper copies or download electronic copies usually for $10 or less. Do an internet search on Sam's Photofacts.

The most common issues with these radios are bad electrolytic capacitors and there are a handful that need to be replaced. The second most common issue is a bad audio output transistor because someone misconnected the speaker.

This is great Thanks Pete!  

That is correct.. It says on the sticker: 9BBCC 361815 18271 (0709) Above it; 2884 631.. I can't find the 256 number on it?

From what I could see on the multimeter. The  current is good to the electrolytic Capacitors most of then... But some can be broken .. Yes I need the last one I think the Audio Output Transistor. do you no what which one I need? It says : 8666 RCA DUKA 6907.. I can't find any thing on that?

An FM conversion basically replaces the inside components of the radio with a new modern assembly and just reuses the case. These are places that do this and it is a bit expensive.

Hmm I was thinking it would be something like that. I could do it myself if I know how to do it. If I replace it.. can I still use the push buttons?

[Mikesmoparperformance]

I have seen radio manuals on e--bay but usually as part of a collection.  I forget what they are called but someone else here may know.  Unfortunately they don't exist within the typical Chrysler service route such as the fsm or a parts book.

I say some to.. But was hoping for a download link?

[Pete in NH]

I would replace all the electrolytic capacitors even if you think they are still good. There are only a handful of them and after 40+years they will fail sooner or later.

The audio output transistor numbers you listed are production lot numbers and date codes. 6907 is the seventh week of 1969. These transistors were almost always 2N176's which are an old germanium PNP type in a TO-3 case. These are no longer being made but, you might find a universal replacement from companies like NTE.

Of course if you convert the radio to a modern AM/FM type all the original electronics are replaced. The original pushbutton tuner mechanism was designed for AM use only and would be replaced for an FM conversion.

[Mikesmoparperformance]

I would replace all the electrolytic capacitors even if you think they are still good. There are only a handful of them and after 40+years they will fail sooner or later.

The audio output transistor numbers you listed are production lot numbers and date codes. 6907 is the seventh week of 1969. These transistors were almost always 2N176's which are an old germanium PNP type in a TO-3 case. These are no longer being made but, you might find a universal replacement from companies like NTE.

Of course if you convert the radio to a modern AM/FM type all the original electronics are replaced. The original pushbutton tuner mechanism was designed for AM use only and would be replaced for an FM conversion.

True you got a point about the  electrolytic capacitors  I can do that indeed. Ah thats why I could not find anything thanks for that. I think I know a place who might have them.

That makes sense for the Pushbutton use.. But For the AM/FM Convert built.. Is there a kit of Must I just by myself a AM/FM radio en built everything in my old 69 housing?

This guy had it like this amazing!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8I2-of-kbiI

[Brock Lee]

Yeah, you want the Sam's Photofacts manual. They are getting harder to find as one issue covers a dozen or more radios, so people will tear them apart to sell each model to make more money off the issue. They show detailed photos of all the boards with numbers corresponding to a legend that gives all the important info. As well as adjustment and such.

I can tell you this, you do not want the following issues:

AR65 (August 1965) Covers 8 track models

Ar58 (January 1969) Covers AM/FM thumbwheel models

AR83 (September 1970) Covers 1970 AM