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I need test prodedures for a 36 mfd condenser on my Mallory distributor [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif[/img]. My multimeter is digital btw.


Thanks! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

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You needs a Capacitor Tester Sam. See if there is a electronics shop around, even a TV repair guy might be able to help.

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Figured you'd be in the know there shipmate. Any concerns about them frying it or should I be a trusting sole?

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No Sam, it's not a big deal... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/rolleyes.gif[/img]

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Or find someone with a Sun distributor tester. They have a condenser test section.

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eww, that's good to know! Thanks Steve. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img] Been doing a lot of reading on doing true, no-sh*t testing on condensers with results that are meaningful. There is ALOT of mis-information out there [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/no.gif[/img] . That little condenser is VERY important.

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mockingbird812</div><div class="ubbcode-body">eww, that's good to know! Thanks Steve. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img] Been doing a lot of reading on doing true, no-sh*t testing on condensers with results that are meaningful. There is ALOT of mis-information out there [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/no.gif[/img] . That little condenser is VERY important. </div></div>

Sam,

I just found out how important the condenser is on my 69 Malibu, 350/300 hp. It lost the connection between the wire and spade at the points. Car still ran, but barely. I put the pertronix ignition in that distributor and I can say the car has never run better.

Good luck with your endeavor.

Phil Woj

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Thanks Woj!!

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Sam, A friend of mine in Mesa has the machine you ned to test it
Call me for directions.
Shaun.

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You da man Shaun - thanks!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]