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11-24-2020, 09:16 AM | #1 |
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Condenser mount
Is mounting the condenser directly to the coil more reliable than mounting it to the points? What condenser is best to use for this? What side of the coil do you use (+ or-) ? If your running this set up how do you like it? I have a stock 6 volt system. Thank you in advance
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11-24-2020, 09:41 AM | #2 |
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Re: Condenser mount
Try this condenser mounting.
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11-24-2020, 10:24 AM | #3 |
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Re: Condenser mount
I mount the condenser on the switch side of the coil on some of my model A's . This will be the side of the coil that uses the red wire if the wiring is original style . This isn't necessarily more reliable but is an easier place to remove or replace the condenser . The condenser may run cooler and last longer . While its not original , I do like mounting the condenser in this manner . I use the last condenser that Ford used on the V8 engines before going to electronic ignition . This is the modern condenser that is offered by most model A parts vendors . This condenser is usually available at NAPA or other modern parts vendors . The condenser can be used on either six or twelve volts . I like mounting the condenser in this manner and it seems to last just as long as the original .
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11-24-2020, 11:01 AM | #4 |
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I have stock location condenser, 35 years same one,(A&L )-- how much more reliable do you need
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11-24-2020, 11:52 AM | #5 |
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Re: Condenser mount
38 years ago I was having trouble with the condenser burning out because of the manifold heater over heating it. I moved the condenser to the fire wall and haven't changed it in 38 years. Never could tell any difference in performance.
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11-24-2020, 12:20 PM | #6 |
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Just connect the condenser the same polarity as the points. If system polarity is positive ground as original, then points are/should be attached to positive side of coil. The condenser is mounted in parallel with the points. Whether the condenser is in the distributor or at the coil makes no difference. |
11-24-2020, 06:54 PM | #7 | |
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11-24-2020, 10:21 PM | #8 |
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I don't have the part number .
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11-24-2020, 11:09 PM | #9 |
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Search "modern points and condenser" lots of info
Start here and read down a few for part numbers https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...ints+condenser |
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11-25-2020, 08:17 AM | #11 |
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Points or condenser ?
Buy the expensive ones. [ or a NOS] NAPA may have them in stock or can overnight them. Ford V8 points are the same, I don't recall any change thru the 60s-70s [except for the dual pointers]. I think the condenser # is FA-82 but would have to look it up. |
11-25-2020, 10:44 AM | #12 |
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Re: Condenser mount
What is the A&L part number and where can I purchase this condenser (or several). I have had a "short proof" condenser fail. Coil is brand new and mounted with proper polarity.
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11-25-2020, 10:59 AM | #13 |
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Re: Condenser mount
Ford P/N C5AF12117
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11-25-2020, 02:50 PM | #14 |
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11-25-2020, 06:27 PM | #15 |
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Were the condensers A&L condensers ?
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11-25-2020, 07:52 PM | #16 |
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Yep
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