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Philco 44B Early Version Missing Capacitor
RodB
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03-25-2023, 03:54 PM
Hi JJ and welcome to the Phorum. If you are familiar with bakelite blocks, this capacitor is one. I can tell by the part number this is a bb. Actually, the .05 mfd is encased in a black solid tar inside a small black bakelite block about 1.5 x 3/4 x 1 inch high located between the power transformer and the 80 rectifier tube. It will be bolted to the chassis. This block has one capacitor inside. The capacitor leads come through the tereyelets and connect to the terminals. Put the block snuggly in a vise. Use a drill bit to disconnect the leads then heat the block to just soften the tar. Using a smaller bit push the tar and cap out of the block. Clean with alcohol or lacquer thinner. Install the new cap in the block and you're good to go.
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RE: Philco 44B Early Version Missing Capacitor - by RodB - 03-25-2023, 03:54 PM



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