10-07-2005, 07:40 AM
Hello Ron and all!
I just got this 37-630 on the bench for a recap. I see cap 14 (.05uF,) is well hidden, and that it goes from B+ (just downstream of the shadow meter) to chassis ground. Now, to change that cap... I will run out to the hardware store and look for the smallest wire cutter available, perhaps I can cut the cap lead at the bandswitch. Then, hook-splice a new cap in place. Okay, what if that's not possible? Could I leave the old cap in place with the ground lead fastened to a small terminal strip to insulate it, and install the new cap externally to the RF subchassis? Or, add a .47uF in series to ground? I really don't want to have to pull the bandswitch on this one. The other 3 paper caps in the RF subchassis all look serviceable, thank heaven. Thanks for all replies in advance! And thank you Ron, for starting the Phorum!
I just got this 37-630 on the bench for a recap. I see cap 14 (.05uF,) is well hidden, and that it goes from B+ (just downstream of the shadow meter) to chassis ground. Now, to change that cap... I will run out to the hardware store and look for the smallest wire cutter available, perhaps I can cut the cap lead at the bandswitch. Then, hook-splice a new cap in place. Okay, what if that's not possible? Could I leave the old cap in place with the ground lead fastened to a small terminal strip to insulate it, and install the new cap externally to the RF subchassis? Or, add a .47uF in series to ground? I really don't want to have to pull the bandswitch on this one. The other 3 paper caps in the RF subchassis all look serviceable, thank heaven. Thanks for all replies in advance! And thank you Ron, for starting the Phorum!
