The Heathkit IG-102 signal generator has this big 20 μF 150VDC electrolyic capacitor that has 2 leads on the positive side and one lead on the negative side. It looks like an axial capacitor, but I've never seen one with two leads on one side before.
Although it doesn't seem to be showing any signs of failing, given the unknown age of the signal generator I thought it might be a good idea to replace it with something new. I'm thinking I should replace it with two caps, one for each lead on the positive side. Don't have any axial caps in the parts bin, but there are plenty of 20 and 22 μF radial electrolytic caps. No new 20 μF caps though.
Might have to go shopping.
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