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It can be tricky to figure out those multicaps but you can do it. Most use this system: on the side of the can it will list the different caps, something like this-
(triangle) 160 mfd
(square) 80 mfd
(half circle) 20 mfd
(no mark) 20 mfd
If I knew what I was doing I would show the actual symbols instead of (triangle) etc, but look at the lable and you will see what I mean. Now, the tricky part. Look at the bottom, next to the leads on that can. Just next to the leads the base will be punched out in the shape of, you guessed it, a triangle, a square, a half-circle-and one won't have any pattern. That's how you can figure it out without the schematic. Still, having the Sams is really nice.
There are several good places online to get caps at a reasonable price. Am I right that you are in Canada? justradios.com would be perfect. Radiodaze is another one I use.
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Bryan
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