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Al 29Tudor · 01-04-2016, 01:24 PM

Hello Barners,
After reading Ron Ehrenhofer's article in the Model "A" News, on capacitors, I bought two of the microfarad meters, one for our club tool box and one for home. Capacitors are always mystery components and suspect when an engine won't run. I tested two used and two new capacitors and they were all 0.23 – 0.24mf. They are the pigtail type installed on the upper plate. The article references a letter from Ford stating the capacitance should be 0.30mf.
Has anyone tested an original type capacitor that mounts in the base of the distributor? And what reading did you get?
I also intend testing one after returning from a ride when it is hot to see what change if any occurs.
Thanks for your comments and advice.
Al Leach

01-04-2016, 01:24 PM	#1
Al 29Tudor Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Venice, FL Posts: 667	Capaciter value and mf Meter Hello Barners, After reading Ron Ehrenhofer's article in the Model "A" News, on capacitors, I bought two of the microfarad meters, one for our club tool box and one for home. Capacitors are always mystery components and suspect when an engine won't run. I tested two used and two new capacitors and they were all 0.23 – 0.24mf. They are the pigtail type installed on the upper plate. The article references a letter from Ford stating the capacitance should be 0.30mf. Has anyone tested an original type capacitor that mounts in the base of the distributor? And what reading did you get? I also intend testing one after returning from a ride when it is hot to see what change if any occurs. Thanks for your comments and advice. Al Leach