[Eliot Ness]

Ok so I just want to be clear. These are regular caps with 1 wire out each end and one center wire. Which is negative and which 2 are positive......

Kirk, polarity (+ or -) isn't a factor with regular capacitors, only with electrolytic capacitors, which these paper/wax capacitors are not.

But, as exray mentioned, there are often two different values there, so check the schematic or carefully read the capacitor label. Then just tie one end of each new capacitor together for the center lead and you're all set.... no positive or negative to be concerned about on the modern replacements for the paper/wax caps.