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tubman · 12-27-2022, 01:52 PM

We have completed a batch of 25. I believe that I have notified all of those who have expressed an interest in purchasing these.

If I missed anyone, it's because of old age.

52flthed · 12-28-2022, 08:24 PM

Hi, What do the condensers look like? Are they functional? Are they correct for a 1952 F-1?

V8COOPMAN · 12-28-2022, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 52flthed

Hi, What do the condensers look like? Are they functional? Are they correct for a 1952 F-1?

BELOW are the beautiful condensers that "tubman" is offering! The link BELOW is for a PM directly to "tubman" if you desire to order.

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/priva...=newpm&u=36688

Coop

tubman · 12-28-2022, 09:37 PM

Thanks, Coop. I'll jump in here and say these condensers are not cosmetically correct for a '52 F-1. They are actually meant to be used on vintage hi-performance ignition systems. The specialized distributors had a second set of points the occupied the space where the stock condenser usually was located. These were mounted externally on the side of the distributor. They are, however, functionally compatible with most early points style ignition systems. I have been making these for over 6 years, and after almost 500 units, we have experienced NO failures. Thus, while these are intended for hi-performance systems and have to have the right "look", people have begun using them with stock ignition systems. They are expensive, but look great (witness the two polished units on the WH DuCoil pictured above), and are dead stone reliable.

Fortunateson · 12-28-2022, 09:55 PM

Hey Tubman, would these work on any old time distributor? Not knowing a lot about electrical systems besides being able to turn on a light switch are these dedicated to 6 or 12 volts or does that matter at all?

tubman · 12-28-2022, 10:36 PM

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There may be some mounting problems, but electrically they will work. Condensers are not polarity or voltage sensitive. These are .22 microfarads, which is about right for most coils. In the real world, a wide range of capacitances will work fine. Performance will not be affected, although there may be accelerated point wear. The capacitance is just a compromise, as the required value will change with engine speed. As in horseshoes and hand grenades, close is good enough.

12-27-2022, 01:52 PM	#1
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,320	New batch of condensers We have completed a batch of 25. I believe that I have notified all of those who have expressed an interest in purchasing these. If I missed anyone, it's because of old age.

12-28-2022, 08:24 PM	#2
52flthed Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Posts: 175	Re: New batch of condensers Hi, What do the condensers look like? Are they functional? Are they correct for a 1952 F-1?

12-28-2022, 09:37 PM	#4
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,320	Re: New batch of condensers Thanks, Coop. I'll jump in here and say these condensers are not cosmetically correct for a '52 F-1. They are actually meant to be used on vintage hi-performance ignition systems. The specialized distributors had a second set of points the occupied the space where the stock condenser usually was located. These were mounted externally on the side of the distributor. They are, however, functionally compatible with most early points style ignition systems. I have been making these for over 6 years, and after almost 500 units, we have experienced NO failures. Thus, while these are intended for hi-performance systems and have to have the right "look", people have begun using them with stock ignition systems. They are expensive, but look great (witness the two polished units on the WH DuCoil pictured above), and are dead stone reliable.

12-28-2022, 09:55 PM	#5
Fortunateson Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 511	Re: New batch of condensers Hey Tubman, would these work on any old time distributor? Not knowing a lot about electrical systems besides being able to turn on a light switch are these dedicated to 6 or 12 volts or does that matter at all?

12-28-2022, 10:36 PM	#6
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,320	Re: New batch of condensers Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) There may be some mounting problems, but electrically they will work. Condensers are not polarity or voltage sensitive. These are .22 microfarads, which is about right for most coils. In the real world, a wide range of capacitances will work fine. Performance will not be affected, although there may be accelerated point wear. The capacitance is just a compromise, as the required value will change with engine speed. As in horseshoes and hand grenades, close is good enough.