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Lawrie 05-23-2024 06:36 PM

Condenser
 

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I have good service from this condenser, i would like to get some more, but can’t remember where I got them from
Anyone recognise it
Lawrie

petehoovie 05-23-2024 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Lawrie (Post 2313210)
I have good service from this condenser, i would like to get some more, but can’t remember where I got them from
Anyone recognise it
Lawrie

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...5&d=1716507329

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...6&d=1716507329

34fordy 05-23-2024 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Lawrie (Post 2313210)
I have good service from this condenser, i would like to get some more, but can’t remember where I got them from
Anyone recognise it
Lawrie

I do not know but I sure like your method of attachment. a good ground and so easy to change.

Lawrie 05-23-2024 07:22 PM

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yes, I used this method when I was having trouble finding a reliable condenser,
Have that sorted now but will leave it as it is.
Lost some points at the nationals for the incorrect condenser, but told the judges that with an original one fitted, I would not make back to the hotel.
Lawrie

51504bat 05-24-2024 12:36 AM

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Never used one but Tubman over on the HAMB makes highly rated condensers.

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...nsers.1282024/

aussie merc 05-24-2024 06:58 AM

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looks like an early Malory off a YL series

corvette8n 05-24-2024 07:00 AM

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Lawrie get the one from Dennis, it will be the only one you’ll have to buy.

rockfla 05-24-2024 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by corvette8n (Post 2313293)
Lawrie get the one from Dennis, it will be the only one you’ll have to buy.

Dennis Carpenter???? OR which Dennis???

Bored&Stroked 05-24-2024 02:58 PM

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I think he means Tubman . . .

rockfla 05-24-2024 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Bored&Stroked (Post 2313396)
I think he means Tubman . . .

Aahhhhh.....I just know him as "Tubman".....Thanks Grasshopper!!!

tubman 05-24-2024 08:02 PM

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I'm sure "Lawrie" remembers, but for the rest of you, we went through this together with an experimental .36 micro-farad version of my "Trash Can" and it did not end well (the internal capacitor was just not up to it). I'm sure he doesn't want to go through this again, especially with the shipping costs and customs issues involved. I'm sure I don't.

torpedo 05-25-2024 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Lawrie (Post 2313220)
yes, I used this method when I was having trouble finding a reliable condenser,
Have that sorted now but will leave it as it is.
Lost some points at the nationals for the incorrect condenser, but told the judges that with an original one fitted, I would not make back to the hotel.
Lawrie


Hi Lawrie.
I sourced good quality US made condensers from Michael @ ThirdGen.
Best R.

farmertom 05-25-2024 09:07 AM

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Gentlemen,ive used napa condensers,first one ok,about 3yrs before crapping out.i believe was a mexico product.the second napa was chinese made. my latest condenser a standard motor products condenser which is mexico made. seems working great. knock on wood. Tom.

GB SISSON 05-25-2024 09:10 PM

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Out of curiousity, what do they give you when you buy a condensor for your cessna or beechcraft? Maybe they use mags, but they have condensors. I have always heard that condensors aren't real fussy about application. I believe I have used condensors from an old briggs and stratton in a truck. Anyways I'm quite sure most pilots wouldn't put up with crappy condensors that don't last but a year or two. And what about the military. Can they get something really dependable for their gas powered equipment? Let's not forget something from bosch for a beetle or volvo 122, or denso for a toyota? Just thinking out loud here, that's all.

51504bat 05-26-2024 09:10 AM

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Condenser issues aren't limited to flatheads. I have a converted Chevy distributor in my 8ba. The condenser died and I replaced it with a Hecho in Mexico one made by Standard. It lasted about a week and crapped out driving into a swap meet. Of course my spare known good one was back on the bench in the shop. Luckily I found a guy selling NOS Standard ignition parts. Got one made in USA and installed it at the meet. So far so good.

GB SISSON 05-26-2024 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 51504bat (Post 2313718)
Condenser issues aren't limited to flatheads. I have a converted Chevy distributor in my 8ba. The condenser died and I replaced it with a Hecho in Mexico one made by Standard. It lasted about a week and crapped out driving into a swap meet. Of course my spare known good one was back on the bench in the shop. Luckily I found a guy selling NOS Standard ignition parts. Got one made in USA and installed it at the meet. So far so good.


Is there a range of something like 'microfarads' that we could compare to search for a common, more reliable part? Maybe even something that is not used for an automobile. I know very little about electricity because I can't see it.

Bill OH 05-26-2024 11:40 AM

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The Ford Script condenser on my 38 Ford has been going strong since 1989.

GB SISSON 05-26-2024 11:27 PM

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I have had 3 condensor failures in my flathead powered vehicles in the last 8 years. Two while driving and one no start in town. I am pretty gun shy about what is normally available out there. I am at the stage of setting up a cast iron 8BA distributor for my new project and I want it to be reliable as possible. I did a little searching on the net and here on the barn. Seems that Tubman's 'trash can' is what keeps showing up so I guess it's high time I send him a pm.

john in illinois 05-27-2024 07:20 AM

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I have not tried one, but Vertex magneto condensers a have good reputation for flathead ignitions.


John

Bored&Stroked 05-27-2024 08:40 AM

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I use Vertex magneto condensers - usually the bigger one of the two. They are expensive, but have worked well for me for years.


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