Still working on my Sylvania

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Originally Posted by Mick AV-8

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Here is also a picture of one of the three paper rolls that needed to be restuffed.
I was wondering if it was easier to solder under the chassis?
And I was looking for some pictures of how other did this chore?
Thanks fao all your patience and time in responding!!

Yes, it's definitely easier to solder them under the chassis. That's how I was doing it until recently when I saw others re-stuffing them. I asked some questions, bought some tools and practiced on a few old caps I had lying around. Now that I've got the hang of it, I'll never go back

The cardboard cover ones you've got are easier than the bare metal ones because you can hide the cut you'll be making. Here's my current technique:

1. Make careful notes of the capacitor wiring then remove it from the chassis.

2. Remove the cardboard tube. If it's stuck on tight, I heat it up using a heat gun or bake it in the oven on low heat for a few minutes.

3. Once it's off, clean the goop off the can with lacquer or paint thinner.

4. Cut the can open near the base with a dremel tool and cutoff wheel.

5. Carefully pull the can open using some heat if necessary.

6. Unroll the old capacitor foil to expose the electrodes and clip them off near the base.

7. Drill a tiny hole near each terminal and one more for the ground near the outer edge.

8. Arrange the new caps so they'll fit inside then can and solder them in.

9. Remount the capacitor and get the set working.

10. Finally, glue the can back on with a little epoxy and slip the cardboard tube back over.

Yeah, it's a lot of work!

I've got some to do in a few days. Maybe I'll record a video if you're interested.

Bob