Recently there were some comments on the list about the rapidity at
which Mallory condensers failed. I had a failure in my ignition
system that I blamed on that, but it turned out otherwise.
Nevertheless, in the process, I sent a question on the subject to Mr.
Gasket, the conglomerate that owns. Mallory. Here is the exchange,
for what it is worth:
From me to them:
Question: Brand: Mallory
This is probably the wrong address for this, but it's the only one I
can find. I recently purchased a Mallory dual point distributor and
am totally pleased with this high quality piece of equipment. What
I'm not pleased with is how fast it gobbles up condensers. This is a
problem not only for me, but for the vintage racing hobby in general.
The common wisdom is "buy a box of Mallory condensers because you're
going to need them". I just thought that someone at headquarters
should know about the problem, or at least the perception of the
problem in the marketplace.
Vehicle/Engine Specs:
Make: Triumph Model: TR4 Year: 1961
Engine Type: 2188 cc Transmission: 4 speed
Modifications: full race. Stock was 90 hp - I have 160 hp.
Discussion Topics: coils
From them to me:
Solution:
This is normally due to corrosion between the bracket and the
condenser or bracket and the dist housing. Take a little sand paper to it.
My comment to the list -- this is interesting. The condenser bracket
is either cad or zinc plated, and the distributor body is aluminum,
so maybe what he says is right. Galvanic action?
uncle jack
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