[Amps] Newbie question

[W7RY]

Oil filled caps in a 2K4 and they are probably fine.

73
Jim W7RY




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From: amps-bounces at contesting.com [mailto:amps-bounces at contesting.com]
On Behalf Of Bob Green
Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2006 4:29 AM
To: amps at contesting.com
Subject: [Amps] Newbie question

Hi all -

 

I have come across what may be the deal of the year, or maybe the turkey
of
the year. I have found a Henry 2K-4A amp that has been stored uncovered
for
8 years next to a radial arm saw! The owner swears it worked perfectly
when
his late father used it last 8 years ago.

 

Other than a good cleaning, is there anything I should watch for, (or
watch
out for?) 

 

In that time:       Are the HV caps probably dried out or bad now?

                        

                        Are switches likely to be gummy or arc-prone?

 

                        Are the 2 3-500Z's likely to still be good?
Leakage?
Gassy? If so, can they still be saved?

 

Anything else? Other suggestions? All help will be appreciated.

                        

 

73,

 

Bob Green W6BBL

w6bbl at charter.net

 

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