Review installation Hayseed Hamfest Capacitor replacement kit for Drake 2C Ham tube receiver

I had a Drake 2C dropped off for repair. The main filter cap was leaking around the base. Normally I use shop stock caps for the job, however the underside is very tight and the base of the main filter cap has a smaller than normal diameter. I knew finding an exact replacement would be difficult. So, I did an internet search. First hit was Hayseed Hamfest. Nice website, easy to navigate. I purchased the full recap kit. So, besides the main filter can there were a handful of axials. All capacitors were name brand with date codes. I was pleased to see that. As you all know, I am not a fan of the unbranded overseas caps. Hayseed doesnt fool around. Kits and service are top quality. I highly recommend them for your radio maintenance needs. See: hayseedhamfest.com

[@davidsheedy5793]

I've used the Hayseed Hamfest a few times to recap "boat anchors", always come through with quality products...

[@mackfisher4487]

Never had a Drake, love the Wire they used to lash the components together. I've seen it before in military radar equipment great. What a difference in troubleshooting when you can easily identify the wire and its color code

[@michaelstapleton9128]

Props to Hayseed Hamfest for their custom filter caps for my vintage tube audio amps. Better than original, and the shiny steel cans look so nice!

[@jwdevine]

No worrie warts, No dandelion smokers, No Humbuckers, only Hayseed operators... 😂❤

[@neutralobservation9418]

Wow. That's great.
Thanks for taking the time to post this.

[@vtradio]

I have had great luck with the Hayseed Hamfest kits, starting with my Hallicrafters S-40B. I also have a Drake 2-C Receiver. It works well. I'm on the fence about recapping it.
73 Paul AA1SU

[@brentnearhood8874]

Thanks! Terry

[@PlanetaryThoughts9861]

Nice looking chassis, is it copper plate or copper plated? Dear ol' granpa had an older Zenith tv that felt like its chassis was solid copper plates. It was a lot of fun lugging it down from the 3rd floor to the 1st floor when he moved.

[@mojo6706]

Oh now, let's just "reform" that old capacitor, like everyone does. It will short between the paper and foil and kinda works again!

[@josephmagedanz4070]

Thanks for the tip about Hayseed caps!