[ARC5] ARC 5 transmitter scale replacement - and general cap replacement question

[D. Platt]

Mike,

I'm doing yet another BC-454-A right now.  I but the caps from Mouser in 
100 quantity.  I use the inexpensive .05's (Mouser p/n 5989-630V.056-F) 
mostly and the small 450v radial electrolytic types.  On several sets, 
I've mounted those small teflon stud type standoffs, but now I try and 
install the components back where they actually go to.  I just follow 
the wires back to theor origin.  Using the much smaller moders caps, 
space is not an issue. I also use the ground tabs available at both ends 
of each of those component mounting strips. Where there are several 
wires, then the insulated post works fine.  I also install a gnd lug on 
each post for those times when I wire the cap from the tube socket, or 
whatever over to ground.  Small Parts has the identical #3-48 hardware, 
if you need some.  The thing looks kind of empty when you're done but 
they sure work better!

Jeep - K3HVG

On 4/15/2014 10:43 AM, mike Kana wrote:
> Hi all
> I pulled out my 80m RCAF transmitter and found that the plastic scale over the roller inductor has shrunk/warped
> Are there any replacement scale options out there?
>
> Second - Im embarking on restoring a BC455 receiver to operational status. (First effort at this)
> The aluminum enclosure is in generally good shape with a few dings and dimples and 'beauty marks'
> but otherwise unmodified.  "Somebody" removed the ID tag from the side though and also looks
> like they buffed out an identifier on the rear.  The set still has the red square acceptance stamps
> on the side though.
>
> I cleaned the top cover with soap/water and cleaned with NeverDull.  Im going to hand clean
> the chassis (not going to give the set a dip in the pool....)
>
> I removed the bottom plate and the large triple cap had a good dollop of green ooze and
> a couple other caps show signs of leakage so I figure I'll replace the caps with modern
> caps and affix those to standoffs bolted to the sides using existing screw holes.
>
> Question - if I was to purchase a supply of replacement caps for this set and others, where
> has the group gone to get parts - Antique Electronic Supply, Mouser, junque box, etc?
>
> My plan is to not restuff the pots - I'll save them and the next owner can take a shot at it.....
>
> 73 de AA9IL
> Mike
>
>
>
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