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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-13-2013, 03:35 PM
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Posted By Patrick L.
Re: Bad Condenser Symptoms?

Yes, and, no. Google is a wonderful thing. There is more reading there than one can handle. Of course, like a lot of things on the internet, some are wrong. But, they can be filtered out fairly...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-13-2013, 02:52 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 133,673
Posted By Patrick L.
Re: Bad Condenser Symptoms?

The points are only the switch. The condenser is actually what feeds the coil, so to speak, simply put. And yes, if you're worried about wire length then the closer to the coil, the better.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-13-2013, 01:49 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 133,673
Posted By Patrick L.
Re: Bad Condenser Symptoms?

Shhhh. Can't say that too loud. Can't allow the car to hear it. It might decide not to run. :)
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-13-2013, 09:00 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 133,673
Posted By Patrick L.
Re: Bad Condenser Symptoms?

An open condenser ? Engine won't run. Unhook it and see if it'll run.
Length of condenser line/wire ? I don't think it much cares. Those little electrons can run faster than you think.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-11-2013, 02:50 PM
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Views: 133,673
Posted By Patrick L.
Re: Bad Condenser Symptoms?

For some reason the ' A ' vendors tend to stock the 'cheap' points and condenser [modern]. I don't know why. A good local parts supplier should have or can get quality points and condensers, but,...
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