Philco 46-480 Electronic Restoration
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The simple answer is "no, they can't remain in place". These are stuffed with paper caps and resistor wire in some cases, and need to be refurbished. It's not a difficult procedure, and there are tutorials on this site to guide you. Lots of help here if you ask for it. Gary
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RE: Philco 46-480 Electronic Restoration - by GarySP - 01-12-2025, 07:44 PM
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