[Spridgets] Condensers

[Jim Johnson]

I wonder if anyone has the specs for this condensor...  Perhaps there is a
replacement application for them??

Cheers!
Jimindodgecity

On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 2:29 PM, Martyn Ridley <ridleymj at brant.net> wrote:

> First off a thanks to all those who responded.
>
> In all my (many) years I had not experienced failures like this.  It
> appears that a batch of orange wire units are faulty.  We (my friends and
> I) have experienced 3 in the past 6 months - all recent purchases.
>
> I did get (yes, orange wire) good units from Advanced Distributors. We
> will see. (My last orange wire unit worked for most of last season before
> quitting this spring).
>
> I am still suspect of all orange wire condensers and so keep a couple of
> old (black wire) units in the car just in case.  My Moss supplier points
> out that all these parts come from the same place so its best to wait till
> the current batch is used up.
>
> As for electronic ignition, I tried it back in the 70s (Mobelec and
> Pirranah) but found it was quasi reliable.  I'm sure things have improved
> (witness my British Honda) but I have have heard stories of Protronics
> issues.  And, I was advised by Advanced Distributors to stick with points.
>
> So my next step is to check with my English suppliers to see if they have
> non-orange wire condensers.  I will keep the list informed.
>
> Cheers,
> Martyn
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