I took my condenser out the other day and replaced it with a new one. I can't believe how much longer the new one. Does it work no. Looks like I will be going to the local ford dealer to order a couple more.
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Billl are you saying that you replaced your condenser with a longer one and it did not work?
A little confused3~ Tudor's & 1~ Coupe
Henry Ford said,
"It's all nuts and bolts"
"Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible."
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Yes that is what I did. I am also getting a short (drain) to my battery. Going to put a ford condenser back in and hope it runsComment
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Are you getting a good spark from the coil wire to a head nut? If your running a stock system your cut out could be stuck causing you a draw
3~ Tudor's & 1~ Coupe
Henry Ford said,
"It's all nuts and bolts"
"Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible."
Mitch's Auto Service ctrComment
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The condenser should have nothing to do with battery drain because it's out of the system when the key is off.Originally posted by Bill in NJ View Post
I also got a condenser that was extra long by about 1/8". I bent the ground strap a little, and it fit OK.Comment
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Are you referring to an original condenser, or the so called modern condenser used with 57-74 points?Comment
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If it isn't broke don't fix itComment
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OK this is a late but an update. The drain on the battery was because I had screwed the starting rod in to far ?
I changed the condenser, cleaned the spark plugs , and reset timing. It cranks over fast and I have spark at the points and also when the coil wire is grounded.
It still does not start!
Question is where do I go from here ? Thanks in advance, BillComment
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Hey Bill, how about taking the distributor cap off, paint the spring on the rotor with your favorite color crayon, put the cap back on and spinning the engine over a few times and see if the crayon is rubbed off by the cap?
Well, thinking about it, maybe crayon isn't the best thing, wax and all. How about a magic marker, or Dykem Blue, or Red. Just put something on the spring and see if it gets rubbed off by the button in the cap. If you find a worn spot on the spring, all is well, if not, adjust spring to touch the cap button.
If it rubs, check the gap between the rotor brass and the distributor body, shouldn't exceed .035, if it does, well, you can either build up and adjust the brass, or replace the rotor.You wana look waaay far up da road and plan yer route because the brakes are far more of a suggestion than a command!Comment
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If you have a nice strong blue spark at the coil wire with a 1/4" gap at a head nut when cranking, then make sure it is reaching the plugs. Remove a couple, ground them and make sure it sparks at the electrode3~ Tudor's & 1~ Coupe
Henry Ford said,
"It's all nuts and bolts"
"Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible."
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I had a problem that caused me to have several blown condensers. while trying to solve reason for condenser failure,I located a 70"S style condenser side by side with ignition coil on firewall. after 1500 Kilometers I have zero issues with condenser, and points are clean . so if a person had a suspected condenser failure a condenser mounted in this position will get you home. cause of my condenser...07-02-2019, 06:39 AM -
parked the A a couple weeks ago and everything ran fine. I finally had a chance to take it out again last week, and when I tried to start it...... it cranked, but no go. Got under the hood pulled the plug wire off the distributor and set it next to the post depressed the starter and no spark. Just to confirm I grabbed hold of the dist. and cranked it. Nothing. Followed things back and noticed the...06-10-2019, 10:05 AM -
Sorry to belabor this subject but for a 12 volt modern upper plate dizzy, Rockauto sells 2 types for 65 V8 Mustang, each as follows:
FD77T (Tseries) condenser @$2.53, the FD77 @ $4.89. The points are FD8183VT @$3.03 and FD8183V @ $10.02.
Are these a correct application and what would be the difference aside from price? We found in a box of parts a condenser from a known A vendor in a Standard...01-21-2018, 07:16 PM -
Starting a string separately from the long string I have on backfiring.
Yesterday I noticed something. With than Coil High Tension dist. lead disconnected and timing my motor, noticed the flash/spark at the points was extremely intense bright blue. It made a define loud snapping sound. It was much brighter then what a spark plug looks like when firing.
Then I replaced...04-09-2019, 10:15 AM -
Back to my old issue of burning out condensers on my 28 Tudor. Have the modern point plate and have burned out 4 condensers in less than 300 miles. Two RF 914s and two FD 77s. I have replaced the point plate, new points and all. Wife and I went on a 50 mile trip yesterday and had to stop on the side of the road and replace it again. Car was sputtering and back firing just like it does each time the...06-16-2019, 05:40 PM -
I’m planning a routine plugs, points and condenser tune up this week for the Model A. I installed an A&L condenser on the previous tune up 2,000 miles ago ( I use a modern upper plate in my distributor). I am a preventive maintenance believer and strive to avoid roadside breakdowns, however, I really have no idea what the average, expected, normal, or just lucky, the life is for a quality condenser....06-10-2019, 12:45 AM -
Does anyone know if those distributor heat shields work to keep condensers from burning out? I have had to replace 2 in less than 300 miles. I have the modern set up with the condenser mounted on the top plate.05-21-2019, 01:37 PM
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I finally figured out that my condenser was bad yesterday, the car would start missing and backfire after it warmed up. I checked everything else before the condenser because I got it at NAPA and probably didn't put but a couple hundred miles on it running off road around the farm. I thought that they were making better ones now but apparently not everyone is making them. How do you tell the difference?...02-27-2020, 10:09 AM -
Sorry dont know what to title this topic but I need VVF assistance. been through a pile of issues from fouled plugs, cam gear, carb, coil. So new W18 Plugs, points clean set at 19, Renners flow tested jets, coil negative to points, 12V Neg. GAV slightly open. So had joy for 50 miles or so , everything seemed good. Brother with me, when out of no where engine farts and spits and clears right up,...You do not have permission to view this gallery.
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Is there any issue with mounting the condenser up at the coil? 12 volt system with 16ga wire, internal resistor coil, etc. .03-11-2018, 07:55 PM
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