08-23-2021, 07:50 PM
Condenser work ALL DONE ! 
Replacing the 3 section main electrolytic went smoother than I expected. It helped that there was sufficient extra length on all the wires going to it that I could just cut off the soldered ends and re-strip them to install on the new condenser. A Dremmel tool with a carbide cutting disc made short work of the soldered on outside lugs. The new condenser fit perfectly, and re-soldering it went very smoothly. It turned out a lot easier than I had expected ! So, this is what it looks like with the new condenser installed. See above for the before picture.
[Image: https://64.media.tumblr.com/04ee17453345...6d8e9f.jpg]
Now, I am going to make me a mint julep to celebrate.
Replacing the 3 section main electrolytic went smoother than I expected. It helped that there was sufficient extra length on all the wires going to it that I could just cut off the soldered ends and re-strip them to install on the new condenser. A Dremmel tool with a carbide cutting disc made short work of the soldered on outside lugs. The new condenser fit perfectly, and re-soldering it went very smoothly. It turned out a lot easier than I had expected ! So, this is what it looks like with the new condenser installed. See above for the before picture.[Image: https://64.media.tumblr.com/04ee17453345...6d8e9f.jpg]
Now, I am going to make me a mint julep to celebrate.
