[Hallicrafters] Replacing Caps: Right way vs aesthetical way

[Magoo]

Cut the lead of the old cap off about 1/8" from the solder joint.  Lay the 
lead from the new cap alongside the clipped lead and apply enough solder to 
flow over both leads and onto the tube socket pin.  As everyone knows, a 
glossy soldered connection is a good connection, so use enough solder and 
enough heat to do it right.

By attempting to remove the old component there is no telling what you might 
do to the socket pin and other components connected to it.  Some 
"technicians" can be pretty ham-fisted!!

Let's use a little bit of common sense here and not get carried away with 
trying to be "aesthetically correct".  You want the radio to work properly, 
so do the job right-dress the new leads correctly, solder well  and stop 
worrying about the nitty-gritty like removing all of the old leads.

I have done a pile of boatanchors this way, as have many others, and the 
results speak for themselves.

Bill, VE3NH