[Hammarlund] SP600 ReCap BBODs

[Patrick]

Others will have different opinions but I would clip the old capacitor 
or resistor leads leaving enough old lead to form a small loop for 
attaching the modern cap or resistor. When done I would have the new 
cap/resistor as close to the original location as possible with no 
excess lead. I would not risk breaking tube or IF can lugs trying to 
unwrap the original leads.

Ceramics are okay replacements for almost everything except little micas 
that probably can left in service.

Pat
wa4tuk


On 1/25/2013 4:11 PM, Wes Bolin wrote:
> My SP600 is ready for ReCapping.  How do you recommend to do it?  Clip leads of the BBODs and solder the new capacitor leads on
> either the lead remnants or the "lugs"??  Or, desolder each connection, unwrap the BBOD leads and then attach the new capacitor leads
> and re-solder??  Use solder wick, or suction to get rid of old solder?  How long do you leave the leads of the new capacitors?  I see photos
> of nicely trimmed caps, and also I have seen capacitors on long leads sticking up in the air. Do you have a sturdy physical connection
> before soldering the new capacitors.  I have .01 UF disc ceramics @ 1000V about the size of a nickel for replacements.  Any ideas are
> appreciated before I get started.  BTW I did replace C102 before getting the receiver to work prior to stripping it down.  And, it played
> so good I almost hesitated to tear it down.  Thanks for your suggestions.
> Wes
> SP600 JX-26
>