[R-390] Filter caps

[Brian Vietri]

Larry,

I use a 6"x6" Aluminum plate 1/8 " thick (prevents warping), and heat it up on the gas stove with the filter can in the center of the plate with the cut open end up. (prevents direct flame from the can and pins) I am guessing the smoke is probably toxic, and the black goooo is a real mess, so do it outside. Using gloves I carefully pull it apart when hot, finally I reheat with the can opening down towards the plate on a piece of aluminum foil several times until most of the black gooo is out of the can. Wash it out and move on, to the next step. Good Luck.

Brian WB7QDR bvietri at msn.com 

 

  
> Date: Thu, 21 May 2009 20:41:54 -0400
> To: r-390 at mailman.qth.net
> From: larrys at teamlarry.com
> Subject: [R-390] Filter caps
> 
> Hi all --
> I'm going through Walter's rebuild procedure for my 1956 filter caps.
> I have a nice cut just above the crimp ring, but they don't want to
> come out of the cans. Would a hot water bath on the stove be a
> viable assist?
> thanx!
> -ls-
> WA8RRK
> 
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