Always Replace All The Capacitors?

[JR Linden]

If I could just say, I really enjoy the exchange of technical information that I read
on this reflector.  What you don't always realize is that while I may not need the
exact tidbit that is conveyed, it gets the mind cooking and it leads in the direction
of a fix for a similar situation.  Keep it up and tnx agn......JR  K7PUR

"J. Forster" wrote:

> > . Ultimately we are only their temporary caretakers. My personal
> > decision is to restore the junkers and basket cases and leave the nice
> > originals alone.
>
> I agree with this. I would suggest an exception, however. If you have a nice,
> unmodified set, such as an ARC-5 or No 19, I see no reason not to get it working
> with parts from a "doner" radio of the same type and vintage. It is certainly
> within what a repair depot would have done, both during WW II and thereafter. In
> fact, some manuals specifically tell you what parts to salvage from a damaged set
> (See The No 19 set EMERs, for example)
>
> In fact, I am currently trying to figure out how to color Glyptal to dab on the
> solder joints as an inspection marker and on nuts and bolts as a locking compound.
>
> Take care,
> John
>
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