The Ford Barn

Lanny · 11-22-2022, 12:15 AM

Hi Denny, sorry to hear that your arthritis has gotten that bad. I just had a New Hip
operation 4 months ago, as the arthritis in it was too much to take any more.

I was planning to come up to Brainerd this weekend to visit my sister, so I was going
to run up to your place and stop in and do some old bench-racing with ya...But now
I guess she is coming down to my place this year instead, so I'll have to make it up to
your neck of the woods sometime next year...You're probably back in Florida by now
anyway ??? Hope ya have a good winter season, take care...Lanny

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tubman · 11-22-2022, 01:20 AM

Thanks, Lanny. It's just as well, as I have been down here for over a month. I am looking forward to seeing you next year.

A bones · 11-22-2022, 02:42 AM

I feel ya, going thru 8 yrs of bouncing from specialist to specialist.
I always look for your posts when I'm here.
Thanks for the heads-up.
There is a product called Arnica or Arnicare. It is natural, comes in a tube, topical. Gets one through a rough day.
Regret not giving you business, but can't even organize the garage into a shop. Last I looked, the mice are taking over.
Keep Posting.
Your experience and advice is always needed.

51woodie · 11-22-2022, 10:09 AM

Hi Dennis,
I bought one of your caps a few years ago, for my 59AB. The price at the time was substantially more that what I would have paid at the local auto parts store, but I learned along time ago, paying for quality is worth every penny. My '46 starts and runs just like Henry built it, hot or cold.

It's no fun getting old, but I had a hell of a lot of fun getting here!

tubman · 11-22-2022, 10:47 AM

"51woodie" - At the risk of blowing my own horn, that is a nice looking setup!

Hughes Automotive · 11-23-2022, 10:02 AM

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tubman · 11-23-2022, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hughes Automotive

What is the best way to purchase?

I just sent you a PM (Private Message).

quickchangeV8 · 11-23-2022, 08:36 PM

I would also be interested in purchasing a condenser. Could you PM info?

AKCJ · 11-29-2022, 12:17 AM

I’ve looked at these for years with the intention of buying one (or two).
Question - is it for a certain type of distributor? Helmet, Crab, 8BA?

tubman · 11-29-2022, 09:08 AM

Since these mount externally, they can be used with just about anything. Sometimes a little ingenuity may be required (see Post # 24 above). I have them on Mallory's (of course), old Ford "Load-a-matics", and various GM distributors. The Olds distributor I show in Post # 14 is a typical installation.

Actually, it's more important that the condenser match the coil (capacitance vs. impedance). My condensers are rated at .22 microfarads, which is a good match with most modern coils. The original Mallory's were .36 microfarads which matched the older coils but is a bit much these days. Actually, the ideal capacitance varies with engine speed, so all condensers are a compromise. In real life, the actual capacitance is not that important; the engine will run with a wide range, the only variable being point life. When we made our first prototype, the only capacitor we had at the time was .04 microfarads, and the engine ran fine.

The Geezer · 12-02-2022, 12:06 PM

I would also be interested in purchasing a condenser. Could you PM info?
Question, can this be mounted on the firewall like some folks do?

tubman · 12-02-2022, 02:31 PM

Bringing this thread back to the top resulted in a bunch of new interest and as a result, I am all sold out. We have another batch of 25 in progress that will be done in a few days. I really want to know that we have the goods in hand before I commit to any orders.

I will post when they are ready to go.

11-22-2022, 12:15 AM	#21
Lanny Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mn Posts: 2,411	Re: Trash Can Condenser price increase Hi Denny, sorry to hear that your arthritis has gotten that bad. I just had a New Hip operation 4 months ago, as the arthritis in it was too much to take any more. I was planning to come up to Brainerd this weekend to visit my sister, so I was going to run up to your place and stop in and do some old bench-racing with ya...But now I guess she is coming down to my place this year instead, so I'll have to make it up to your neck of the woods sometime next year...You're probably back in Florida by now anyway ??? Hope ya have a good winter season, take care...Lanny . __________________ If mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy. But if daddy ain't happy...RUN

11-22-2022, 01:20 AM	#22
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,320	Re: Trash Can Condenser price increase Thanks, Lanny. It's just as well, as I have been down here for over a month. I am looking forward to seeing you next year.

11-22-2022, 02:42 AM	#23
A bones Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: CLAYTON DE Posts: 1,283	Re: Trash Can Condenser price increase I feel ya, going thru 8 yrs of bouncing from specialist to specialist. I always look for your posts when I'm here. Thanks for the heads-up. There is a product called Arnica or Arnicare. It is natural, comes in a tube, topical. Gets one through a rough day. Regret not giving you business, but can't even organize the garage into a shop. Last I looked, the mice are taking over. Keep Posting. Your experience and advice is always needed. __________________ Enjoy yer day. Tom Hate can't fix what it started.

11-22-2022, 10:47 AM	#25
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,320	Re: Trash Can Condenser price increase "51woodie" - At the risk of blowing my own horn, that is a nice looking setup!

11-23-2022, 10:02 AM	#26
Hughes Automotive Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington, PA Posts: 10	Re: Trash Can Condenser price increase Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) What is the best way to purchase?

11-23-2022, 08:36 PM	#28
quickchangeV8 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 19	Re: Trash Can Condenser price increase I would also be interested in purchasing a condenser. Could you PM info?

11-29-2022, 12:17 AM	#29
AKCJ Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Fairbanks, Alaska Posts: 92	Re: Trash Can Condenser price increase I’ve looked at these for years with the intention of buying one (or two). Question - is it for a certain type of distributor? Helmet, Crab, 8BA?

11-29-2022, 09:08 AM	#30
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,320	Re: Trash Can Condenser price increase Since these mount externally, they can be used with just about anything. Sometimes a little ingenuity may be required (see Post # 24 above). I have them on Mallory's (of course), old Ford "Load-a-matics", and various GM distributors. The Olds distributor I show in Post # 14 is a typical installation. Actually, it's more important that the condenser match the coil (capacitance vs. impedance). My condensers are rated at .22 microfarads, which is a good match with most modern coils. The original Mallory's were .36 microfarads which matched the older coils but is a bit much these days. Actually, the ideal capacitance varies with engine speed, so all condensers are a compromise. In real life, the actual capacitance is not that important; the engine will run with a wide range, the only variable being point life. When we made our first prototype, the only capacitor we had at the time was .04 microfarads, and the engine ran fine.

12-02-2022, 12:06 PM	#31
The Geezer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: The Villages FL Posts: 135	Re: Trash Can Condenser price increase I would also be interested in purchasing a condenser. Could you PM info? Question, can this be mounted on the firewall like some folks do? __________________ “Finally driving a car older than me!”

12-02-2022, 02:31 PM	#32
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,320	Re: Trash Can Condenser price increase Bringing this thread back to the top resulted in a bunch of new interest and as a result, I am all sold out. We have another batch of 25 in progress that will be done in a few days. I really want to know that we have the goods in hand before I commit to any orders. I will post when they are ready to go.