[R-390] 2uF Replacement Cap

[Barry]

Apparently it frequently goes leaky causing improper AGC action when in the
SLOW position.  Some folks have gutted the original cap and "restuffed" it
with a modern one.  I plan to do this if possible.  I got some 2.2uF caps
which should be fine, but I really liked the idea of the "correct" value
being in there.

Good luck with it,

Barry - N4BUQ

----- Original Message -----
From: "Carole White-Connor" <carolew at bellatlantic.net>
To: "Barry" <n4buq at knology.net>
Cc: "R-390-List" <R-390 at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2006 7:44 PM
Subject: Re: [R-390] 2uF Replacement Cap


> Barry, you're referring to C-551, right? That's the 2mfd/500V cap on the
> IF module.
>
> I have a few questions:
>
> 1. Is that a cap that frequently goes bad?
>
> 2. How do most people replace it? I have a 2 mfd/630V metalized
> polyester film cap. However, I'm not sure it will fit under the IF deck.
>
> As always, thanks for the help and guidance.
>
> Joe Connor
>
>