As the body of the condensor is to be to ground, why not just run a wire
from the condensor attaching point (which is also the condensor case) to a
good solid ground on the engine? If not having the case of the condensor
properly grounded, this should solve the problem. Also, if the condensor is
failing, you should be "burning" up points because one of it's functions is
to keep the voltage from arcing across the points when they open. All this
makes sense IF I understand correctly which condensor is failing and how it
is wired in.
Tim
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jack W. Drews" <vinttr4@geneseo.net>
To: <fot@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, September 29, 2006 6:28 PM
Subject: [FOT] Mallory condensers
> 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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