I was unable to find low voltage multi-section capacitors to replace C39 and C105 (dual section 1500uf@16 volts). This forces a restoration decision - gut the old cases and hide the new capacitors inside the can, or leave the new caps exposed.
These two multi-section capacitors have a cardboard shell, and I did not want to attempt gutting the shell, as it seemed much less sturdy than the typical metal cannister. Thus, I decided to abandon a strict cosmetic restoration. For my Atwater Kent and Crosley battery radios, I did take the time to hide new components inside old cans, or discretely underneath the chassis. For this project, I am more interested in function than museum display.
It isn't pretty. It just works. Purists will cringe.
These two multi-section capacitors have a cardboard shell, and I did not want to attempt gutting the shell, as it seemed much less sturdy than the typical metal cannister. Thus, I decided to abandon a strict cosmetic restoration. For my Atwater Kent and Crosley battery radios, I did take the time to hide new components inside old cans, or discretely underneath the chassis. For this project, I am more interested in function than museum display.
It isn't pretty. It just works. Purists will cringe.
New low voltage filter caps - nowhere to hide...
I was able to find new high-voltage multi-section electrolytics.
New multi-section 20uf@475v, next to the old.
C30 - initial solder removal.
I was able to avoid removing the originally connected components for the most part. This required careful desoldering to preserve the length of the original component lead, saving time in the long-run. The components were tested, and were within expected tolerances. Any component can pass simple tests and fail under power. I suspect that these will be fine.
I did remove two of the original resistors for C1, simplifying installation of the new one.
Original C1
New caps
Original input section paper caps...
New caps.
Chester remains unimpressed
I am waiting for a few more parts.
