01-31-2013, 05:47 AM
Someone mentioned in a recent thread that this subject comes up quite often, and they were right!
Theory of operation of these special capacitors may be found at Chuck's site:
http://www.philcorepairbench.com/tips/svctip37.htm
Now, to answer your question: Generally, yes, you may replace with a modern .22 uF cap and not worry about the coil. But if you have any squealing afterwards, go back in, wind seven turns of 20 or 22 gauge wire around the new cap in the same manner - same direction of winding, same number of turns - as the original winding, and reconnect in the radio.
Theory of operation of these special capacitors may be found at Chuck's site:
http://www.philcorepairbench.com/tips/svctip37.htm
Now, to answer your question: Generally, yes, you may replace with a modern .22 uF cap and not worry about the coil. But if you have any squealing afterwards, go back in, wind seven turns of 20 or 22 gauge wire around the new cap in the same manner - same direction of winding, same number of turns - as the original winding, and reconnect in the radio.
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Ron Ramirez
Ferdinand IN
