Filter caps for a Silvertone 1482?

[bluzmn]

OK, now I understand. Thank you all for your advice; I'm going to install a power cord and bring the amp up slowly on a variac.
@km6xz-
As I am watching the ammeter on the variac, what am I watching out for? Also, the power supply resistance measurements you suggest; do you mean measuring the dropping resistors to make sure they're within spec, or is there some other measurement you're referring to?

[Enzo]

If I may analogize...

WHen we say repair it before restoring it, think of someone in a hospital with a swollen appendix (however you spell appendix). While treating the appendix is not the time to be getting their hair done, sitting in a tanning bed, and having a nose job. Once cured of the problem, THEn do the extra things.


I may see a 40 year old amp, and think to myself, this one will be needing all new caps. But I always fire it up as is first to see what I am up against.