[HAM] Recapping generators

[Michael Fulk]

What a shame all these people who, in complete ignorance of facts, are
recapping Hammond Organ generators.
I would not pay $.25[cents] for a recapped oegan; I wonder how many people
would.
Fulk



> [Original Message]
> From: Vaughn Smith <docb3 at cox.net>
> To: HAMTECH at MAIL.HAMTECH.ORG <HAMTECH at MAIL.HAMTECH.ORG>;
hammond_zone at yahoogroups.com <hammond_zone at yahoogroups.com>; The Hammond
Forum <hammond at zeni.net> <"The Hammond Forum <hammond at zeni.net>
> Date: 8/18/2006 12:11:17 AM
> Subject: [HAM] Recapping M-3 amp
>
> Hi
>
> Is there a standard set of caps that are routinely replaced in the M-3 
> amp to restore reliability and performance? I have the service manual 
> so referring to the R number on the schematic is fine. This one was 
> made in 1956 and has been in storage for 33(!) years. After a mess of 
> Hammond oil, lots of DeOxit, and 5 new tubes she works 100% and sounds 
> good. I want to make it as reliable as I can since I'll be gigging with 
> it. Thanks in advance for any help and suggestions.
>
> Oh, I forgot to mention I already recapped TG and vibrato line.
>
> Thanks, Vaughn Smith...
>