1. Capacitor, .22 uF, 850 VDC, https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/illinois-capacitor/224PPA850K/1572-1374-ND/5411480
2. Brass tube, 21/32" OD, 0.628" ID, https://www.mcmaster.com/#8859K338
3. Brass Sheet, 0.032", 260, https://www.mcmaster.com/#9758K11
4. Rubber sheet, 1/8", Buna-N, https://www.mcmaster.com/#1861T24
5. Wire, Black, stranded, 22 AWG
6. Terminal, Spade, Side entry
7. Flat copper braid
Start by cutting the tube to proper length
De-burr the inside edge
Using a small socket as a guide, mark brass sheet for end cap
Cut end cap out
End cap cut out
Round up the end cap to fit into the tube end
Test fir end cap
Using template, mark out the mounting tab
Cut out the mounting tab
Mounting tab cut out
Shaping mounting tab
Using an automatic center punch mark where holes are to be drilled
Mounting tab drilled, test fitting in a distributor
Rounding edge of mounting tab to conform to tube
Setup ready for brazing mounting tab to tube
Mounting tab brazed to tube using silver brazing rod
Brazing ground smooth
Preparing plumbers lead free solder
Solder ring installed in tube and slathered with flux
End cap installed
View of solder ring ready to be heated
View in the tube showing the solder flow
Tube ready for assembly
Capacitor ready for leads to be trimmed
Attaching ground strap
Ground strap soldered
Attaching hot lead
Hot lead soldered
Soldering the ground strap inside of the tube
Cutting the end seal
End seal cut
Drilling lead hole in end seal
Test fitting end seal
Masking external surfaces and applying weatherstrip sealant to inside both ends of the tube
Assembled capacitor and end seal
Comparing spade lug width. Could not purchase correct side lugs so I had to trim them in the belt sander
Capacitance test and HV leakage test
All done!!
