[R-390] Capehart update

[Scott, Barry (Clyde B)]

Ronnie,

I saw someone do this to an AF deck and it looked pretty good.

1. Remove (and save) the original caps leaving the clamping post in place.

2. Insert the positive end of each new individual cap down through the octal
socket and solder it to the same lug through which you inserted the lead.

3. Tie all the negative ends together into a single solder lug and tie the
solder lug down to the old clamping post.

If you ever decide to rebuild the old cans, these replacement caps are
easily unsoldered and removed.

When I rebuilt my AF deck (before I saw the above), I used some old octal
plugs and soldered the caps to the appropriate pins.

Good luck,

Barry(III) - N4BUQ


> Hello again
> Just got back in the house after pulling the AF deck out and 
> recapping it
> with one of Walter Wilson's kits. Was not quite as bad as I 
> thought it would
> be. The radio is working again, but still needs alot more 
> attention. I still
> have to rebuild the filter caps C603 and C606, both have 
> corrosion leaking
> out. I have the caps to do it, but I am a little hesitate 
> about jumping on
> that job. Does anyone have any hints on the job? I still do 
> not know how the
> radio is working without the ballast tube? I can not find any 
> jumpers or
> extra resistors anywhere? Well I guess it is because im a 
> true beginner and
> I do not know where to look hi. I am learning more everyday, 
> and maybe in a
> couple of weeks this radio will be a truly good performer.
> Thanks for all the help
> Ronnie
>