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Proper polarity for filter caps in 1936 models
Kenneth F. Besso Jr.
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12-25-2014, 01:03 AM
(12-25-2014, 12:36 AM)morzh Wrote:  Yes the 68 cap should have PLUS to the chasis.

BTW on page 6-25 it shows no polarity.

http://www.nostalgiaair.org/PagesByModel...013804.pdf

Thank you for your help,,,,I will change this out tomorrow,,,Xmas 2014,,,and hope this fix will get my sound back,,,Happy New Year, to all on this site,,,,Ken jr
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