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Post subject: New Cap
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2011 5:05 am
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I need to get a new can type cap for my 79 champ. the original is a 40/20/20 at 475v could i use a 40/40/20/20 at 525 if i don't use one of the 40. I figure i am ok if i don't use one of the 40mf i am am just wondering about the voltage. I think i should be ok i just wanna be reassured


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Post subject: Re: New Cap
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2011 7:56 am
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In the case of a capacitor voltage rating, the higher voltage is always a good thing, and often recommended. Your capacitor choice should work just fine. :)

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Post subject: Re: New Cap
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2011 10:07 am
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shimmilou wrote:
In the case of a capacitor voltage rating, the higher voltage is always a good thing, and often recommended. Your capacitor choice should work just fine. :)


+1

And there are some reasonably-priced drop-in OEM types available on Ebay.

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