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johnsor · 05-11-2013, 10:32 AM

I can't remove the condenser. I removed the small tab screw holding the condenser in on the passenger side, then reached in and totally loosened the screw on the drivers side. It seems loose but will not pull out. Any ideas?

700rpm · 05-11-2013, 10:35 AM

Both screws need to come off. Use needle nose plier to grip and pull the inside screw if you have completely loosened it with a screwdriver.

Tom Wesenberg · 05-11-2013, 11:39 AM

Someone may have left off the thick insulating washer and bottomed the screw out, or they may have done the same thing by using too long a screw. Now, when you try to unscrew it you are actually turning the terminal end of the condenser, but the screw isn't actually unscrewing. You might try pulling back on the ground strap while unscrewing the screw. Hopefully this will put enough friction on the terminal to hold it. Otherwise you might have to drill out the screw or the condenser rear so you can pull it out by removing the lower plate. I'd remove the distributor and go after the screw with a Dremel and carbide or diamond bit. That way you won't have to disturb the cam and plates.

johnsor · 05-11-2013, 03:32 PM

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Thanks Tom. I guess I'll have to get the distributor on the bench and tear into it with whatever it takes.

05-11-2013, 10:32 AM	#1
johnsor Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spooner, Wisconsin Posts: 242	Condenser Help I can't remove the condenser. I removed the small tab screw holding the condenser in on the passenger side, then reached in and totally loosened the screw on the drivers side. It seems loose but will not pull out. Any ideas?

05-11-2013, 10:35 AM	#2
700rpm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 5,906	Re: Condenser Help Both screws need to come off. Use needle nose plier to grip and pull the inside screw if you have completely loosened it with a screwdriver. __________________ Ray Horton, Portland, OR As you go through life, keep your eye on the donut, not the hole.

05-11-2013, 11:39 AM	#3
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Condenser Help Someone may have left off the thick insulating washer and bottomed the screw out, or they may have done the same thing by using too long a screw. Now, when you try to unscrew it you are actually turning the terminal end of the condenser, but the screw isn't actually unscrewing. You might try pulling back on the ground strap while unscrewing the screw. Hopefully this will put enough friction on the terminal to hold it. Otherwise you might have to drill out the screw or the condenser rear so you can pull it out by removing the lower plate. I'd remove the distributor and go after the screw with a Dremel and carbide or diamond bit. That way you won't have to disturb the cam and plates.

05-11-2013, 03:32 PM	#4
johnsor Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spooner, Wisconsin Posts: 242	Re: Condenser Help Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks Tom. I guess I'll have to get the distributor on the bench and tear into it with whatever it takes.