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John,

Thanks, yes, the axial electrolytic is not a bad idea.....provided I can get me one of the old.

As for the two insulated wires out, you probably mean something like this?

   

Those had insulated body and two wires and this is how i re-stuffed them; I can make this one look like it too.

Actually this is an even better idea, as the length precludes me from soldering to the center pin, but if I don't need it and am out to simply gut the cap and remove the center pin, it requires no finesse and can be done even with this length to width ratio.

Thanks, I think I know what I'll do.
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