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Old 01-30-2020, 02:05 PM   #1
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I have a new H&C dual coil distributor that I want to use, I ran one in the past with external resistors . generator was converted to 12 volts using external resistors. Should I use coils with built in resistors? Just for simplicity. Also the new distributor was built in the 50s are the condensers still good? Stan
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Old 01-30-2020, 02:21 PM   #2
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Replace the condensers and make it look like this one >


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Old 01-30-2020, 02:27 PM   #3
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As for the condensers, have them tested to be sure. Many go bad from age.
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Old 01-30-2020, 03:39 PM   #4
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If the condensers turn out to be bad, I make replacements that have proven to be very reliable and stable under all conditions.
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Old 01-30-2020, 10:19 PM   #5
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X2 on Tubmans condensers....soooo vintage, and they function 100%
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