[ARC5] SCR-522 Project: Finding Bad Bypasses in 20 Minutes.

[Richard Knoppow]

     This is the first rule for doctors; "First, do no harm". 
But, there is a difference between making a radio "play" and 
making it work well. For much military gear the quality of 
performance was very good when new. In some cases, such as 
leaking caps, the future damage may make the equipment impossible 
to repair.
    Although I agree with doing what is practical and not going 
overboard (I consider restuffing caps going overboard) leaving 
old parts in place without careful checking can result in 
considerable damage later.

On 6/29/2018 12:36 PM, David Stinson wrote:
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jim Haynes [mailto:jhhaynes at earthlink.net]
> Subject: Re: [ARC5] SCR-522 Project: Finding Bad
> Bypasses in 20 Minutes.
> 
> Another approach is just to assume all the
> bypasses are leaky, or soon
> will be, and replace them all.
> ---------------
> 
> Each to their own, of course.
> "Shot-gunning" parts violates my personal
> philosophy of BA revival:
> Do as little damage as possible consistent with
> making the radio play.
> It can indeed mean more work in the future.  I
> accept that risk.
> 
> Regards,
> 73 Dave AB5S


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