Neil,
I too agonized about recaps, especially after one op opined that he'd never
buy a recapped radio. Finally decided that risk of ruining a transformer
from a shorted cap was higher than cared for and now routinely replace the
paper and electrolytic caps before bringing them up with the variac. In the
case of my AC-4, first thing I did was install the AC-4r kit. Others swear
by "reforming", I personally have no faith in the procedure.
I routinely contact Hayseed for replacements, if he doesn't stock what you
need, he will have it fabricated. My most recent was a multi-section cap
for a Globe Chief modulator.
I'm certainly no expert at this, but for me replacing the old caps takes the
worry out of using these old rigs.
GL & 73, Curt
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