[Milsurplus] BC-348 rebuild question

[Sean Barton]

I rebuilt the cans in my BC-348H.  About the only way to get them open is 
with a propane torch.  I took a piece of 1x4 and put two wood screws in it 
to hold the can by its mounting feet updside down.  I put the 1x4 over an 
old coffee can to catch the drippin's.  Using the torch I melted the solder 
along one side of the cans top cap.  Once it was molten I used an acid brush 
to remove the solder.  I continued doing this to the 3 remaining sides until 
enough of the solder was removed that I could pop the top off with a small 
screw driver and a little more heat.

About the only drawback is that the terminals are insulated with a red 
rubber material that does not like heat.  I didn't bother to do this but I 
suppose you could take the terminal apart to remove the insulating material 
and replace it with some red RTV silicone.

Sean

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "john p hutchins" <olegerityincj at austin.rr.com>
To: <Milsurplus at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, November 03, 2006 10:17 PM
Subject: [Milsurplus] BC-348 rebuild question


> Group -
> In the BC-348 there are a number of  .5uf 250V capacitors in metal cans. 
> I could just replace them easily with an insulated standoff with new  .5uf 
> 500V caps..  But no that's to easy.   I am considering on opening up the 
> cans  gutting the contents and replacing with the  new .5uF caps.
>
> Any one ever attempt this?
> Were you successful?
> What techniques, tools did you employ?
>
> Yes I know that the authenticity of the unit is compromised since I just 
> finished recapping the radio with orange drops.
>
> Later
> Hutch
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