[R-390] Rebuilding C551 - BTDT?

[Barry]

I'm curious what capacitor some of you guys have used.  The 2.0uF, 400V
capacitors I've seen are quite large - so much so that I'm wondering if it
will fit inside the old housing.

Barry - N4BUQ

----- Original Message -----
From: "Renée Deeter_k6fsb" <rjdeeter_k6fsb at sbcglobal.net>
To: <n4buq at knology.net>; <R-390 at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2006 12:41 PM
Subject: Re: [R-390] Rebuilding C551 - BTDT?


> I've done quite a few-
>
> To rebuild C551 first remove it. Next drill a small hole (#60 or
> smaller) in the bottom to allow the vapor to escape while unsoldering
> the bottom. (Please think SAFETY FIRST). A small torch was used to melt
> the solder in removal of the bottom and cleaning it up. Do this upside
> down (terminals up) to keep the PCB oil in the can. There is not much
> oil about a teaspoon, just enough to make a big mess! Remove and dispose
> of the innards properly. Then solder the new capacitor ie.
> mylar 1.5 uf or 2.2 uf ,your choice of value(s), to the terminals,
> assemble and tack solder the bottom back on. reinstall......
> easy....
> Renée, K6FSB