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06-24-2018, 10:12 AM
One other thing - Item 30 in the parts list is a bakelite block that has two .01 mfd capacitors in it.  Those should also be replaced.  If you have never replaced caps in a bakelite block, take a look at Philco Bakelite Block Condenser Data in the Philco Tech Section of the Phorum.
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restoring 38-12 - by buckeye - 06-23-2018, 07:26 PM
RE: restoring 38-12 - by morzh - 06-23-2018, 08:34 PM
RE: restoring 38-12 - by LarryFS - 06-23-2018, 09:18 PM
RE: restoring 38-12 - by buckeye - 06-24-2018, 06:49 AM
RE: restoring 38-12 - by LarryFS - 06-24-2018, 10:12 AM



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