[NJARC] Capacitor question

[Al Klase]

Hi Joe,

A .047uF (That's 47,000pF)  is almost certainly a paper cap, even though 
it's in a rectangular phenolic package. ( Does it say "Micamold", by ant 
chancre?)  Replace it with a modern tubular unit.

Al Klase

TrainBee at aol.com wrote:

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>        I have a Philco 52-944, AM-FM tabletop radio.  The radio is in 
>excellent condition and will be a great addition to my collection.  The problem is 
>that there is a mica capacitor that is split in half at the seam (it is one of 
>the rectangular types with the value printed).  It is a .047 at 400V. 
>       Now that you have that, can I use a tubular cap to replace it, or 
>should I use one of the newer silver mica caps?  The radio plays, but the caps 
>that are in there look like they melted down a while ago, so I plan to play it 
>safe and replace them.  
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