[Hallicrafters] rebuilding caps

[Al Parker]

Hi Lloyd,
    I think I had seen your extraction method related by you sometime ago -
I did use a lag screw on the one I did that was a little stubborn, probably
the the "black ukumpucky" one.  I should have mentioned it in my narrative,
maybe I'll do an revision - I see a few folks have already looked there.
    And yes, $20 plus caps is a reasonable price, I'd do the same if I had a
mind to.
73,
Al, W8UT
New Bern, NC
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Lloyd" <kk7iz at cox.net>
To: "hallicrafters" <hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, February 28, 2003 11:34 PM
Subject: [Hallicrafters] rebuilding caps


> I chuck them in a lathe and turn a cut at the shoulder that is usually at
> one end or the other. Remove bottom (or top). Get a LARGE lag screw, or
> better yet one of those large hooks you screw into the garage wall to hang
> heavy things on. The more threads the better, at least 1/4 inch in
diameter.
> Start a pilot hole in the center of the guts with a drill bit, go several
> inches deep. Screw the lag or hook into the pilot hole DEEP. (Hook works
> best as it acts as a handle) Heat case with a heat gun and start pulling
> gently. Clean up "tar" mess with paint thinner or whatever solvent you
find
> works best.
> There are several ways to salvage lugs depending on how cap is
constructed.
> Install new caps, wire correctly and slip parts back together again.
> After you have done this once, you will know why I charge $20 plus
> capacitors to rebuild one. Don't do too many, but people I have done them
> for were all satisfied.
> Lloyd Godsey  KK7IZ
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