[pokey]

It took five weeks, but I did it!  All 20 paper caps replaced on the 46-1209.  I'm starting to get the hang of this.

Now, the electrolytics.  I decided to restuff the cans, starting with 10 (25 + 10 mfd).

I understand where the two positive leads go.  For the negatives, do I solder them together and that's it, or do they have to be in contact with the can?

[RodB]

Solder them together and connect them to one of the negative terminals of the can which is the connection to the can.

[pokey]

Ah, okay!  To one of these tabs, right?

And I drill through the sawed off "lid" to pass all leads through?

[KCMike]

Looks like you have the positive of the 25uf connected to the neg. of the 10uf.
Yes you can drill holes along side the tabs you want to connect to.

[pokey]

Indeed I do. Good catch!

[pokey]

The 25uf is an axial and its negative lead isn't long enough to reach the can's tabs. Can I solder the negative lead to the inside wall of the can? If not, what type/gauge of wire should I use to extend the lead?

Apologies for the simplicity of the questions (there *will* be more).

[RodB]

Since the can is probably aluminum you will have a difficult time soldering the wire to the can. Extend the negative lead with a 22 gauge wire and run it to the negative terminal.

[pokey]

Thank you, RodB! Done. Now, on to my next first: the infamous Bakelite block!