Re: How to find the right capacitor for my 70's film projector

stj, it is attached to the wires by solder terminals. See attached photo.

Based on the suggestions I've received so far, I'll be looking for a 500VAC between 2.2uF and 2.4uF or possibly 2.5uF. I've now found some of those units on eBay, as selldoor suggested. I am a bit familiar with soldering and proper wire insulation, so it shouldn't be a problem gettings things connected....

Re: How to find the right capacitor for my 70's film projector

I also have a circuit schema that shows how the red and grey connect....

Re: How to find the right capacitor for my 70's film projector

Number of leads on top: two. One is connected to a red wire, another to a grey wire.

Today the capacitor connected to the motor of my 1970's EIKI SL2 16mm film projector broke down. While running a film the projector suddenly slowed down and came to a halt very slowly. At the same time I heard a hissing sound from within. When I opened the back of the projector I noticed a yellowish wax-like substance was pouring from the top of the very hot "sh condenser", which I believe is also called a capacitor, connected to the motor. Don't know what caused it, but the projector had been out of service for a while before I ran it today. It may well be coincidence, a normal end...

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Hello,

I am a beginner in electronics, and like to learn from others, so I found this forum interesting. Have an issue with a capacitor that broke in one of my old film projectors, so will post about this for DIY repairs.

Regards,
Hans