Hi BAC 1967,
On the two 18-5 models I have the capacitors look and act fine.
But like yours, on several M8's I restored both capacitors--there is a big one and a small one--were shot and dangerous indeed.
Hi ic-racer, thank you so much for posting your work in such detail! Very well done.
Like you, I went down the rabbit hole of Bolex 18-5. They are such magnificent devices from a time where things were built to last.
I'm currently restoring an 18-5 Double Eight and an 18-5L Super for telecine...
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