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Old 09-20-2019, 08:14 AM   #9
Tim Ayers
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Default Re: Ol man thinkin & seeking to learn

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Originally Posted by Terry,OH View Post
Condensers do not all act alike. Some go bad slowly, some suddenly. Engine heat and cold cycles and electrical use take a toll on the materials inside the capacitor. Best to change to a new capacitor, of good electrical quality, appearance can be fooling.
This is my thought. If the points have gotten to the a place of being worn out, then the condenser was subjected to the same heat cycles, etc. but not actual physical wear.

Replacing current condenser with a known good quality condenser gives some peace of mind and avoids a potential on the road failure I guess.
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