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V8guy · 10-17-2023, 11:50 PM

i have a stock 59AB in my 35 sedan, I an thinking about relocating the condenser from the distributor to the coil mounting bracket where it would be easier to change on the road. Anyone see a problem doing this?

Mike

GB SISSON · 10-18-2023, 01:29 AM

I did just that on my '47 after experiencing ignition problems that I finally traced to the condensor. I don't think the extra foot of wire will slow us down.

big job · 10-18-2023, 03:47 AM

Makes no difference back at the bus co. rear engine gas coaches coil and condenser were mounted on the side panel (so called fire wall) not on the distributor.

1948F-1Pickup · 10-18-2023, 07:16 AM

If it's away from the intense searing heat of the engine, it'll probably be more stable/last longer too. All electrical & electronic parts are that way.

tubman · 10-18-2023, 08:13 AM

No problem as long as you do it properly. The longer lead will add a small amount of capacitance to the system, but not nearly enough to make a difference. Use a minimum of 14 GA wire (I prefer 12) and make sure the terminals are crimped/soldered securely.

Brian · 10-18-2023, 12:54 PM

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Why do you need to lengthen the lead? Why won't it work simply connecting it to the pos terminal on the coil?

big job · 10-18-2023, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian

Why do you need to lengthen the lead? Why won't it work simply connecting it to the pos terminal on the coil?

True on my 46 thats where I put it 8 yrs ago....

Brian · 10-18-2023, 06:26 PM

Yeah, that's where mine is too....
but maybe that is wrong? that's why i asked the question. Tubman makes these things, hoping he can elucidate as to why the lead needs to be lengthened when condenser is mounted on the coil.

tubman · 10-18-2023, 07:59 PM

No. It can go onto the coil, just as "Brian" said. It really just has to be in the "coil/points" circuit somewhere. I was just commenting on a general relocating of the condenser away from the distributor, say on the firewall.

Brian · 10-18-2023, 08:58 PM

thanks Denny, You had me worried! lol

10-17-2023, 11:50 PM	#1
V8guy Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Milwaukee Wi Posts: 67	Relocate the condenser i have a stock 59AB in my 35 sedan, I an thinking about relocating the condenser from the distributor to the coil mounting bracket where it would be easier to change on the road. Anyone see a problem doing this? Mike

10-18-2023, 01:29 AM	#2
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,951	Re: Relocate the condenser I did just that on my '47 after experiencing ignition problems that I finally traced to the condensor. I don't think the extra foot of wire will slow us down. __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

10-18-2023, 03:47 AM	#3
big job Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Dighton, Mass Posts: 1,230	Re: Relocate the condenser Makes no difference back at the bus co. rear engine gas coaches coil and condenser were mounted on the side panel (so called fire wall) not on the distributor.

10-18-2023, 07:16 AM	#4
1948F-1Pickup Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Socal Posts: 795	Re: Relocate the condenser If it's away from the intense searing heat of the engine, it'll probably be more stable/last longer too. All electrical & electronic parts are that way.

10-18-2023, 08:13 AM	#5
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,321	Re: Relocate the condenser No problem as long as you do it properly. The longer lead will add a small amount of capacitance to the system, but not nearly enough to make a difference. Use a minimum of 14 GA wire (I prefer 12) and make sure the terminals are crimped/soldered securely.

10-18-2023, 12:54 PM	#6
Brian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Masterton, New Zealand Posts: 3,835	Re: Relocate the condenser Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Why do you need to lengthen the lead? Why won't it work simply connecting it to the pos terminal on the coil? __________________ Unfortunately, two half wits don't make a whole wit!

10-18-2023, 06:26 PM	#8
Brian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Masterton, New Zealand Posts: 3,835	Re: Relocate the condenser Yeah, that's where mine is too.... but maybe that is wrong? that's why i asked the question. Tubman makes these things, hoping he can elucidate as to why the lead needs to be lengthened when condenser is mounted on the coil. __________________ Unfortunately, two half wits don't make a whole wit!

10-18-2023, 07:59 PM	#9
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,321	Re: Relocate the condenser No. It can go onto the coil, just as "Brian" said. It really just has to be in the "coil/points" circuit somewhere. I was just commenting on a general relocating of the condenser away from the distributor, say on the firewall.

10-18-2023, 08:58 PM	#10
Brian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Masterton, New Zealand Posts: 3,835	Re: Relocate the condenser thanks Denny, You had me worried! lol __________________ Unfortunately, two half wits don't make a whole wit!