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Originally Posted by Electronic M
That cap across the line probably shorted, got hot as hell/ugly, and burned open inside all on it's own from age.
If you test power up sets with original caps you will see a cap fail like that eventually.
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It must of happened a fairly long time ago as the wax on the cap is hardened and discolored like its been sitting a while (well and that and considering that the original power cord was cut off who knows how long ago) it seems that this radio has probably not seen a power up in at least 20 years I would guestimate.