Contact PPP, and get a condenser that will NEVER burn out.
On Mon, Dec 5, 2011 at 2:09 PM, Jim Seippel <aseippel@austin.rr.com> wrote:
> I would add one thing. The points burn up pretty quickly. You don't know
> whether or not the condenser failed until the car quits or just won't
> start.
> A condenser is just an arc suppression capacitor. If the car is running
> and
> the points aren't burned up, the condenser does not need to be replaced.
> Carrying a spare set of point and a condenser is good insurance. It will
> prevent the one in the car from failing. :-)
> Jim
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces@autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Dave KK7SS
> Sent: Monday, December 05, 2011 1:51 PM
> To: spridgets_autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Condensers
>
> the function of the capacitor is to reduce the voltage spike caused the
> coils induced hysteresis reaction as the points open and close.
> The spark burns (and sometimes welds) the points.
> You will continue to run with an open circuit capacitor but not with a
> short
> circuited capacitor.
> Moral? Carry a spare capacitor - it's cheap insurance <g>
>
> --
> Dave G KK7SS
> Richland, WA
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