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?
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.
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