[R-390] Part(s) wanted (twin electrolytic filter cap)

Sat, 29 Dec 2001 17:08:40 -0500

Thanks Bill,
I hope this gets through to you, because I seem to have a list problem. My first
message posted, but then I got a weird message from a list server, but the msg
posted. I hope this one does..
73 es tnx
de Greg WA3IVX

Bill Smith wrote:

> Try "Bob's Antique Radios" for great boatanchor replacement caps and
> electrolytics.
>
> http://www.radioantiques.com/supplies.html
>
> 10uf caps @ 450VDC are fine as tolerance is very wide on these parts.
>
> I have rebuilt electrolytic cans by slicing them apart just above the base
> with a Dremel tool and cutting wheel, gutting the contents, then fitting the
> void with new electrolytic caps.  I then fit the cut tube over the old base
> (the end of the aluminum shell can be expanded by reaming it with a closed
> set of pipe pliers or similar) and glue it back together with super-glue.
>
> Most of the time there is plenty of space to hold the new caps inside the
> aluminum can.
>
> 73 de Bill, AB6MT
> [email protected]
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gregory W. Moore" <[email protected]>
> To: "Eico Reflector" <[email protected]>; "Boatanchors Reflector"
> <[email protected]>; "Milsurplus Reflector" <[email protected]>; "R390
> reflector" <[email protected]>
> Sent: Friday, December 28, 2001 6:22 PM
> Subject: [R-390] Part(s) wanted (twin electrolytic filter cap)
>
> > As most of you know. I am restoring 2 Eico 753 Xcvrs. I am, however in
> > need of a couple of electrolytic r caps, axial leads, twin section 2x8uf
> > @450VDC,
> >
> > I haven't been able to find an 8 uf in that value, let alone a twin
> > section. The only reason I am putting this out on the boards, is that
> > this is a space-critical item in this unit. I need 2 of them. If anyone
> > can help me out here, please let me know. Otherwise, I will just put 2
> > single section in as a replacement.
> > 73 es tnx de Greg WA3IVX
> >
> >
> >
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