Condenser Life w/ the Nu-Rex upper plate

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Originally Posted by Purdy Swoft

I've got to agree with Kurt and Kevin. I have used the modern points and condenser in a couple of my model A's and had nothing but problems, mostly with the points. I now only run original points in all of my model A's. I have been running the same original type points and burn out proof condenser from Brattons in my 31 tudor for eleven years with no problems. Original condensers can be difficult to replace. If the modern condenser is used, it can be mounted to the coil bracket and connect the pig tail to the switch side of the coil. The condenser will run cooler and should last longer if mounted on the coil bracket.

Originally Posted by Dave in Boise

For what it's worth, I have driver cars that will often take tours of 300miles or more in the summer heat... After some modern condenser failures on the nu-rex type of upper plates, I have mounted the condenser on the firewall, attaching it via the bolt that holds the coil to the firewall and running the lead to the output post of the coil. It's seemed to work much better there, and is pretty unobtrusive and can be quickly pulled and replaces if any future problems arise.. It stays much cooler next to the coil. I think it's more a failure of the quality of the condenser rather than an issue with the design of the nu-rex

- Dave in Boise

Which post of the coil are these referring to?