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Question about I.F. cans
#1

So I finally got time to start working on the 42-380.

I was just going through the third I.F. transformer can and noticed that there are a couple small capacitors that appear in the schematics that do not exist in the actual can (part 34b and 34d, both 100pf caps).

I remember from the 42-1008 finding a similar lack of capacitors in the I.F. cans.

What gives?

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#2

If you mean (34B) and (34D), they are there - they are embedded in the material in the top of the assembly where the trimmer (34A) is located, and are not replaceable.

A number of Philco output IF transformers made between 1939-1942 are made that way.

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Ron Ramirez
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#3

I was afraid that would be the case.

Now I need to remove that can again and take some measurements.

Pooh.

It's not how bad you mess up, it's how well you can recover.
#4

What makes you think the embedded capacitors are bad? I'd leave the IF can alone unless you determine there is a problem within. If you have to replace 34 B,C,D, you can probably do so from the lugs under the chassis if there is not enough room in the can.
#5

Those caps are often just an additional plate(s) in the adjustable mica trimmer. Not something that routinely fails or falls under the classification of "replace all caps".
#6

I had originally gone in there to replace the rubber insulation on the input/output wires and the internal 47K resistor (34C) because it's value had drifted beyond tolerance.

I was just asking about those caps because I saw nothing in there but the coils and a resistor. I try to measure every component to evaluate whether or not they need to be replaced. Now I have learned more about them. Thanks, gents.

It's not how bad you mess up, it's how well you can recover.




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