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Sea-weed · 10-08-2011, 09:14 AM

I know people have used NAPA points, has anyone used a condenser from them? And if so, do you have their part #.

Thanks!

Purdy Swoft · 10-08-2011, 10:12 AM

The parts number for the NAPA original style condenser for the model A is MA3 . They usually won't have the part in stock, it will cost more than it would from a model A parts vendor and it won't be of the same quality.

Bob C · 10-08-2011, 11:00 AM

The stock condenser number is FA5.

Sea-weed · 10-08-2011, 11:41 AM

Thanks. Needed something quick to confirm for testing, though I'm used to them not having stock.

Modelakid31 · 10-08-2011, 02:46 PM

if you need something quick just hook up any modern condenser externally. search the posts for how to hook up a condenser externally

Purdy Swoft · 10-08-2011, 06:17 PM

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Mike C, I've got to agree! You can connect the modern style condenser to the + side of the coil. This will be the red wire that is the switch side of the coil. Some of the replacement coil brackets have a place in the front center of the bracket for mounting a condenser. Or you can create your own mounting spot. With the condenser mounted away from the engine heat should last longer and be in an easy place to remove or replace.

An older guy taught me this back in 1960. The guy still has the same model A with the condenser mounted on the coil bracket. I have been running my sept 29 strip down this way for the past five years just for the fun of it. Some don't believe it until I show them that there is NO condenser in the distributor.

10-08-2011, 09:14 AM	#1
Sea-weed Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 17	Condenser P/N Question I know people have used NAPA points, has anyone used a condenser from them? And if so, do you have their part #. Thanks!

10-08-2011, 10:12 AM	#2
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: Condenser P/N Question The parts number for the NAPA original style condenser for the model A is MA3 . They usually won't have the part in stock, it will cost more than it would from a model A parts vendor and it won't be of the same quality.

10-08-2011, 11:00 AM	#3
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,754	Re: Condenser P/N Question The stock condenser number is FA5.

10-08-2011, 11:41 AM	#4
Sea-weed Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 17	Re: Condenser P/N Question Thanks. Needed something quick to confirm for testing, though I'm used to them not having stock.

10-08-2011, 02:46 PM	#5
Modelakid31 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Foxborough, MA Posts: 364	Re: Condenser P/N Question if you need something quick just hook up any modern condenser externally. search the posts for how to hook up a condenser externally

10-08-2011, 06:17 PM	#6
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: Condenser P/N Question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Mike C, I've got to agree! You can connect the modern style condenser to the + side of the coil. This will be the red wire that is the switch side of the coil. Some of the replacement coil brackets have a place in the front center of the bracket for mounting a condenser. Or you can create your own mounting spot. With the condenser mounted away from the engine heat should last longer and be in an easy place to remove or replace. An older guy taught me this back in 1960. The guy still has the same model A with the condenser mounted on the coil bracket. I have been running my sept 29 strip down this way for the past five years just for the fun of it. Some don't believe it until I show them that there is NO condenser in the distributor.