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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-13-2013, 02:56 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 133,516
Posted By MrTube
Re: Bad Condenser Symptoms?

The battery feeds the coil, not the cap. The cap seems more like a shunt than anything.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-13-2013, 01:51 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 133,516
Posted By MrTube
Re: Bad Condenser Symptoms?

I still want to know why the points matter at all when it is the coil you are working with? The back emf is coming from the coil, not the points.

So doesn't it make more sense to have the cap by...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-13-2013, 09:04 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 133,516
Posted By MrTube
Re: Bad Condenser Symptoms?

Ah, that makes sense. So the cap is needed for the circuit to work properly as well as protect the points.

Unrelated - Not sure on the valve seat, I'm wondering if its flash gas which...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-13-2013, 08:05 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 133,516
Posted By MrTube
Re: Bad Condenser Symptoms?

Why would the wire mean anything being the back emf is coming from the coil it self, not the points? I would think, the closer to the coil the better?

I think the proof is in the pudding and it...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-12-2013, 10:04 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 133,516
Posted By MrTube
Re: Bad Condenser Symptoms?

Ah but that's the point in hiding it behind the instrument panel is now, you can buy a quality capacitor and hide it. I can assure you buying a Panasonic, Spraque / Vishay or any other number of...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-12-2013, 08:09 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 133,516
Posted By MrTube
Re: Bad Condenser Symptoms?

Thought you were concerned about the heat?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-12-2013, 02:32 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 133,516
Posted By MrTube
Re: Bad Condenser Symptoms?

I half asleep so I may be looking at this completely wrong.
But, would it be possible to move the cap into the dash connected between ground and the key? This would give you more room and get it...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-11-2013, 07:56 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 133,516
Posted By MrTube
Re: Bad Condenser Symptoms?

Do what Tom does and install a new capacitor inside the old housing.
While there may not be many quality "condensers" out there made for automotive use there are plenty of modern capacitors which...
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