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1. Changing condensers/capacitors (score: 1): Author: "Simon Matthews" <simon_atwork@hotmail.com>; Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2000 17:51:29 PST; I do not recommend changing points capacitors and would like to solicit comments to see if people agree/disagree with me. Explanation: Most electronic devices exhibit a 'bathtub' failure characterist; /html/mgs/2000-01/msg00998.html (8,389 bytes)
2. Re: Changing condensers/capacitors (score: 1): Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>; Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2000 09:06:01 -0000; Isn't that where "if it ain't bust, don't fix it" came from? I've never had a capacitor fail in over 30 years, that includes running cars for six years and 70k miles, and until I replaced the distrib; /html/mgs/2000-01/msg01018.html (9,628 bytes)
3. Re: Changing condensers/capacitors (score: 1): Author: Charley & Peggy Robinson <ccrobins@ktc.com>; Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2000 10:26:35 -0600; Hi Simon, There's another factor to consider when contemplating changing points and condenser. Condensers come in various grades and sizes. Say the one for your B is supposed to be .18 to .24 micro F; /html/mgs/2000-01/msg01040.html (8,179 bytes)
4. Re: Changing condensers/capacitors (score: 1): Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>; Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2000 17:45:43 -0500; The various comments about "not changing" the condenser are logical enough but I think I'll start changing them more often. Last summer I had one fail on Manitoulin Island (which is rather remote). W; /html/mgs/2000-01/msg01072.html (7,888 bytes)
5. RE: Changing condensers/capacitors (score: 1): Author: "Lind, Jon" <JLind@ColoradoSkiing.com>; Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2000 16:08:15 -0700; I'm going to find the $100 to get an extra Petrowerks (sp?) electronic ignition, so I'll have a spare to keep with me.; /html/mgs/2000-01/msg01073.html (7,079 bytes)
6. Re: Changing condensers/capacitors (score: 1): Author: "Harlan Jillson" <hjillson@argolink.net>; Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2000 22:15:38 -0600; I've been running with the same condenser and points for about a year now with no problems. I have them in the trunk in a plastic bag and check them periodically for wear, and have noticed no problem; /html/mgs/2000-01/msg01102.html (7,619 bytes)
7. Re: Changing condensers/capacitors (score: 1): Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>; Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2000 09:10:57 -0000; How about carrying a new (but tested) condenser with you and only changing it if it fails? PaulH. fail failed. keep a; /html/mgs/2000-01/msg01108.html (8,416 bytes)

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