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whizzernick · 10-03-2022, 05:52 PM

I am having problems with a condensor i have tried over 10 (bench test ) new coil . weak or no spark. I saw the sugesten for napa ih 200 . over $30
any ideas ? How can you test one ?

ford38v8 · 10-03-2022, 06:38 PM

Nick, I'm sure you know that "new" coils are crapola.
Do you have a Skip Haney rebuilt coil to use?
And how about your input to that coil? Do you have 3 1/2 to 4 volts input?
Are you running your test with a distributor so you get a proper dwell for your test?
Do you spend all your time on Fordbarn?

whizzernick · 10-04-2022, 09:04 AM

yes no yes yes

John Gibson · 10-04-2022, 09:53 AM

I just went through the same situation with my 33 Cab. ThirdGen Auto in Tennessee sells a condenser for eight bucks that works with a modification to the ground strap. Put the new one in and it works just fine. Keep a couple on hand because these engines don’t run worth crap with a failing condenser.

Bored&Stroked · 10-04-2022, 12:00 PM

In order to test a condenser, you need a special meter that is designed to charge them and then check their ability to charge/discharge . . . with mf readings to show you how well they're working. I have one of these test meters, comes in very handy when working on these old ignitions.

Karl · 10-04-2022, 02:19 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by John Gibson

I just went through the same situation with my 33 Cab. ThirdGen Auto in Tennessee sells a condenser for eight bucks that works with a modification to the ground strap. Put the new one in and it works just fine. Keep a couple on hand because these engines don’t run worth crap with a failing condenser.

Yep thats what I'm running. Its a Model A condenser with a soldered on strap.
The after market Model A condensers are well sorted and reliable - Karl

Lawson Cox · 10-04-2022, 08:51 PM

"Such a fine sight to see-Its a Girl, My Lord, in a Flatbed Ford slowin' down to take a look at me."

It is quite clear to me that whoever wrote the lyrics to that song didn't fully understand what he was writing about. It is obvious that not many girls would slow down to look at you if you were driving a "flatbed" Ford. Capish?

Karl · 10-04-2022, 10:54 PM

[QUOTE=Lawson Cox;2171518]"Such a fine sight to see-Its a Girl, My Lord, in a Flatbed Ford slowin' down to take a look at me."

It is quite clear to me that whoever wrote the lyrics to that song didn't fully understand what he was writing about. It is obvious that not many girls would slow down to look at you if you were driving a "flatbed" Ford. Capish?[/QUOTE

I agree Lawson - I wöuld love to change it to "flathead" but Glen Frys line is so iconic it would be sort of like changing Lincolns Gettysberg speech!

Beside girls don't slow down to look at me anymore (if ever) they plant the gas pedal instead

ford38v8 · 10-05-2022, 02:54 AM

[QUOTE=Karl;2171533]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lawson Cox

"Such a fine sight to see-Its a Girl, My Lord, in a Flatbed Ford slowin' down to take a look at me."

It is quite clear to me that whoever wrote the lyrics to that song didn't fully understand what he was writing about. It is obvious that not many girls would slow down to look at you if you were driving a "flatbed" Ford. Capish?[/QUOTE

I agree Lawson - I wöuld love to change it to "flathead" but Glen Frys line is so iconic it would be sort of like changing Lincolns Gettysberg speech!

Beside girls don't slow down to look at me anymore (if ever) they plant the gas pedal instead

And Charlie Ryan's Model A Ford/Hot Rod Lincoln

10-03-2022, 05:52 PM	#1
whizzernick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Hayward Ca Posts: 635	condencer 1934 I am having problems with a condensor i have tried over 10 (bench test ) new coil . weak or no spark. I saw the sugesten for napa ih 200 . over $30 any ideas ? How can you test one ?

10-03-2022, 06:38 PM	#2
ford38v8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 6,646	Re: condencer 1934 Nick, I'm sure you know that "new" coils are crapola. Do you have a Skip Haney rebuilt coil to use? And how about your input to that coil? Do you have 3 1/2 to 4 volts input? Are you running your test with a distributor so you get a proper dwell for your test? Do you spend all your time on Fordbarn? __________________ Alan

10-04-2022, 09:04 AM	#3
whizzernick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Hayward Ca Posts: 635	Re: condencer 1934 yes no yes yes

10-04-2022, 09:53 AM	#4
John Gibson Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Coastal Georgia Posts: 131	Re: condencer 1934 I just went through the same situation with my 33 Cab. ThirdGen Auto in Tennessee sells a condenser for eight bucks that works with a modification to the ground strap. Put the new one in and it works just fine. Keep a couple on hand because these engines don’t run worth crap with a failing condenser.

10-04-2022, 12:00 PM	#5
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,068	Re: condencer 1934 In order to test a condenser, you need a special meter that is designed to charge them and then check their ability to charge/discharge . . . with mf readings to show you how well they're working. I have one of these test meters, comes in very handy when working on these old ignitions.

10-04-2022, 08:51 PM	#7
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: condencer 1934 "Such a fine sight to see-Its a Girl, My Lord, in a Flatbed Ford slowin' down to take a look at me." It is quite clear to me that whoever wrote the lyrics to that song didn't fully understand what he was writing about. It is obvious that not many girls would slow down to look at you if you were driving a "flatbed" Ford. Capish? __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

10-04-2022, 10:54 PM	#8
Karl Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manawatu, New Zealand Posts: 1,416	Re: condencer 1934 [QUOTE=Lawson Cox;2171518]"Such a fine sight to see-Its a Girl, My Lord, in a Flatbed Ford slowin' down to take a look at me." It is quite clear to me that whoever wrote the lyrics to that song didn't fully understand what he was writing about. It is obvious that not many girls would slow down to look at you if you were driving a "flatbed" Ford. Capish?[/QUOTE I agree Lawson - I wöuld love to change it to "flathead" but Glen Frys line is so iconic it would be sort of like changing Lincolns Gettysberg speech! Beside girls don't slow down to look at me anymore (if ever) they plant the gas pedal instead __________________ Such a fine sight to see-Its a Girl, My Lord, in a Flatbed Ford slowin' down to take a look at me.