[LarryFS]

I'm ready to start refurbishing the RF unit of a Philco model 38-3.  I'm wondering about a .05 mfd capacitor (item 13 in the parts list) that is shielded (see photos below).  Do I need to ensure the replacement metal film tubular capacitor is also shielded?

Thanks,
Larry

[Phlogiston]

Who knows. Maybe. But if you want to not worry about it, put the new cap inside of the old cap/tube and put it back where you got it.

[morzh]

I don't see any problem with putying the new cap in the shield. In the 38-690 there were several, some in very inconvenient places, still I got them out and in after restuffing.
There likely was a reason behind it, it is safer to follow the old design rather than troubleshoot things later.

[LarryFS]

OK, thanks guys!  I will get the new one in there.

Larry