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dfairty1 · 06-08-2020, 05:34 PM

Hi folks,
Is there a secret to removing the condenser? It is an original distributor set up. No upgrades. Condenser is at the base of the distributor body, held in place by a single screw. I didn't want to do any damage so was careful. But this thing is stuck. I couldn't find anything online in regards to it, so thought I'd try here. Took the screw out & it just wont come out by hand. I was hesitant to put a pair of pliers to it. Any help is appreciated.
Dave

J Franklin · 06-08-2020, 05:39 PM

Use the pliers. When replacing don't drop the screw.

chrs1961815 · 06-08-2020, 05:42 PM

Did you take both screws out?

Kurt in NJ · 06-08-2020, 05:54 PM

First I take out the screw by the exhaust, then the screw in the hole on the other side, keep screwdriver on the screw, don't remove it, pull out condenser, put in new, get screw started, but before fully tightening start the manifold side screw, before I got the A&L burn out proof one I got quick enough to do it at a light, now that I have the A&L one haven't touched it in over 30 years

dfairty1 · 06-08-2020, 06:58 PM

Got both screws out. Just stuck in there, As long as I can grab it with pliers & not do damage I can pull it out. Just wanted to be sure. No idea why it is stuck. Feels loose to the touch. Very strange. Old cars are fun! Thanks for the quick response to all.

chrs1961815 · 06-09-2020, 02:40 AM

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Loose but won't come out? That is odd. I don't know the condition of your distributor, but I would try taking the lower plate out as that is the only thing the condenser could get hung up on. Plus you can actually see what is going on then.

06-08-2020, 05:34 PM	#1
dfairty1 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Posts: 13	Condenser removal on '30 Model A Sport Coupe Hi folks, Is there a secret to removing the condenser? It is an original distributor set up. No upgrades. Condenser is at the base of the distributor body, held in place by a single screw. I didn't want to do any damage so was careful. But this thing is stuck. I couldn't find anything online in regards to it, so thought I'd try here. Took the screw out & it just wont come out by hand. I was hesitant to put a pair of pliers to it. Any help is appreciated. Dave

06-08-2020, 05:39 PM	#2
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,959	Re: Condenser removal on '30 Model A Sport Coupe Use the pliers. When replacing don't drop the screw.

06-08-2020, 05:42 PM	#3
chrs1961815 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Spring Grove, Illinois Posts: 1,371	Re: Condenser removal on '30 Model A Sport Coupe Did you take both screws out? __________________ "The more things change, the more they stay the same."

06-08-2020, 05:54 PM	#4
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,156	Re: Condenser removal on '30 Model A Sport Coupe First I take out the screw by the exhaust, then the screw in the hole on the other side, keep screwdriver on the screw, don't remove it, pull out condenser, put in new, get screw started, but before fully tightening start the manifold side screw, before I got the A&L burn out proof one I got quick enough to do it at a light, now that I have the A&L one haven't touched it in over 30 years

06-08-2020, 06:58 PM	#5
dfairty1 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Posts: 13	Re: Condenser removal on '30 Model A Sport Coupe Got both screws out. Just stuck in there, As long as I can grab it with pliers & not do damage I can pull it out. Just wanted to be sure. No idea why it is stuck. Feels loose to the touch. Very strange. Old cars are fun! Thanks for the quick response to all.

06-09-2020, 02:40 AM	#6
chrs1961815 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Spring Grove, Illinois Posts: 1,371	Re: Condenser removal on '30 Model A Sport Coupe Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Loose but won't come out? That is odd. I don't know the condition of your distributor, but I would try taking the lower plate out as that is the only thing the condenser could get hung up on. Plus you can actually see what is going on then. __________________ "The more things change, the more they stay the same."