Those paper sleeves are more than ornamental. Usually the metal can is grounded, but in the AC-3/4 some of them have high voltages (they are connected in series). If you look carefully the can is insulated from the chassis. If you touch a metal can you can get a shock. I hope Hayseed Hamfest keeps this in mind (I have his cans installed in my R-4C). The cans are exposed in the AC-3 so the paper sleeves are necessary.
73, Bob WW3QB ________________________________ Tom's kits are first rate,AND he is an honest gentleman. I asked about a kit for my AC4, after seeing Jeff's article in Electric Radio magazine, and he told me how much more than the Heathkit shop offering it would have to be. I have had such good luck with Mike's kits for the AC4 that I haven't changed over, but I may do "just one" in the future to see if I can tell any difference. I sincerely doubt it, other than the looks. You'll probably need to save the paper sleeves off a couple if you want to be "truly original" looking. 73, Don, WB5HAK
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