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Andy · 10-09-2016, 07:42 PM

I had the distributer out and got worrying about the condition of the condenser. It is a 46-8 dist.
The dist was rebuilt in????
I bought a new condenser and now the car dies after about an hour of running. Let it sit 5 minutes and it fires instantly. I can put the maybe 60 year old condenser back in or maybe there is a good new one someone would recommend. It ran flawlessly until I fixed it. Maybe it is not the condenser but it seems suspicious as that was the only thing changed.
Thoughts??

flatjack9 · 10-09-2016, 09:12 PM

If the old one worked, reinstall it.

Terry,OH · 10-10-2016, 06:35 AM

Jim Lindner (Bubba) sells a magneto condenser that has worked flawlessly in my car for years. NAPA sells a replacement also.

rotorwrench · 10-10-2016, 09:47 AM

Condensers are so simple but that doesn't mean the manufacturers will make one that's worth a damn. Unfortunately, this is the modern reality and I don't run into too many folks that haven't come to this conclusion. I buy three just to hopefully get one good one.

Andy · 10-10-2016, 09:50 AM

I put my 60 year old one back on. I will buy a NAPA one for a spare.

4dFord/SC · 10-10-2016, 09:55 AM

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A defective coil will present the same symptoms.

Andy · 10-10-2016, 10:07 AM

If it does it again, I will try another coil. It is a late model type coil.

BUBBAS IGNITION · 10-10-2016, 05:37 PM

The 42 - 46 condensor is usually niot as big a issue as the earlier ones.
NAPA makes a good quality replacement for this distributor....

Andy · 10-10-2016, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BUBBAS IGNITION

The 42 - 46 condensor is usually niot as big a issue as the earlier ones.
NAPA makes a good quality replacement for this distributor....

Much much thanks!!

10-09-2016, 07:42 PM	#1
Andy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kerrville, Tx Posts: 2,771	Condenser troubles? I had the distributer out and got worrying about the condition of the condenser. It is a 46-8 dist. The dist was rebuilt in???? I bought a new condenser and now the car dies after about an hour of running. Let it sit 5 minutes and it fires instantly. I can put the maybe 60 year old condenser back in or maybe there is a good new one someone would recommend. It ran flawlessly until I fixed it. Maybe it is not the condenser but it seems suspicious as that was the only thing changed. Thoughts??

10-09-2016, 09:12 PM	#2
flatjack9 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oshkosh, Wi Posts: 4,527	Re: Condenser troubles? If the old one worked, reinstall it.

10-10-2016, 06:35 AM	#3
Terry,OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,751	Re: Condenser troubles? Jim Lindner (Bubba) sells a magneto condenser that has worked flawlessly in my car for years. NAPA sells a replacement also.

10-10-2016, 09:47 AM	#4
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,436	Re: Condenser troubles? Condensers are so simple but that doesn't mean the manufacturers will make one that's worth a damn. Unfortunately, this is the modern reality and I don't run into too many folks that haven't come to this conclusion. I buy three just to hopefully get one good one.

10-10-2016, 09:50 AM	#5
Andy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kerrville, Tx Posts: 2,771	Re: Condenser troubles? I put my 60 year old one back on. I will buy a NAPA one for a spare.

10-10-2016, 09:55 AM	#6
4dFord/SC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,579	Re: Condenser troubles? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) A defective coil will present the same symptoms.

10-10-2016, 10:07 AM	#7
Andy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kerrville, Tx Posts: 2,771	Re: Condenser troubles? If it does it again, I will try another coil. It is a late model type coil.

10-10-2016, 05:37 PM	#8
BUBBAS IGNITION Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SPEEDWAY INDIANA Posts: 4,148	Re: Condenser troubles? The 42 - 46 condensor is usually niot as big a issue as the earlier ones. NAPA makes a good quality replacement for this distributor.... __________________ If it Makes Spark, we do it !!!! www.bubbasignition.com [email protected]