Recappin Main Motor GX365....who do YOU get......

[larryderouin]

your capacitors from?

Basically need 2uF/250V and a 1uF/250V. No one I can find in the Baltimore area has anything that small, or won't sell 1 of each.

The Main motor cap died couple of weeks ago. See http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=185242

Been looking around on 'net, but don't really understand differences in styles, types, etc.

I do know that I can't go UP in capacitance, but I can go UP in Voltage on the cap.

Any leads with particular items would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Larry

[kcollins4]

Won't be drop in replacements, and I'm not sure you can't go up in capacitance, but, ceiling fan caps (http://www.eceilingfans.com/capacitors_-_ceiling_fans.html) come in those sizes, with wire leads. This is just an example of sizes. Check your area for local shops.

[vincei]

I just bought some for my reel to reel from Newark online. Just do a search for "motor run" at their site and you will see some matches.

[larryderouin]

Problem is most all of the matches in capacitance had "DC" Voltage. I need "AC" Voltage. Or can you use a DC voltage cap in an AC circuit.

Stupid question maybe: Can you series or parallel 2-1uf to get 2uf??

[vincei]

You can run these on AC. You may want to look at the specific spec sheet to see what AC voltage they can handle. You can also parallel 2 1uf to get 2uf, but would only do it as a last resort.

Here is a sample of a data sheet with all the specs.

http://www.illinoiscapacitor.com/search/main/pdf2/Series/MAB.pdf

[larryderouin]

Thanks Vincei. I just ordered the caps from Mouser.

[larryderouin]

Got the caps from Mouser. 2uf 400VDC (will handle 250VAC) and 1uf 400VDC. Just got done putting them in, and tying up all the wire harnesses with wire ties.

1/2 way thru an old Glenn Miller tape my dad made in the 60's. It's a lot more stable (less W&F) and speed is dead on.

Thanks to all of you who helped in the 2-3 threads for this machine. Gonna enjoy it awhile before I dig into the Main Power caps. http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/pp168/torskdoc/Vintage%20stereo/100_0532.jpg
Larry

[vincei]

Cool, I have some caps waiting for my Sony. I will get them in later next week! Glad to hear it went well.