Condenser bug bit me last night!

Accel and Mallory as well as Bosch all offer high quality race grade condensers granted they run up to $17.00 on Amazon but as there are so many problems with the crap from the Local auto Parts Stores. It might be a worth while investment. Especially since a condenser can last for a number of tune ups. There really is nothing to wear out.

I know if I were still going to be running points I would look at the Accel or Mallory offerings. Compared to a $2 Omix Ida or a $7.00 STD Products.

In the past I ran Accel Points and condensers in my 67 Chevelle 400+HP 327 which routinely reved over 7000rpm with narry a miss. I would assume since their market is those same kinds of cars and drivers they have maintained the same performance level..

Just a thought

Edited by Mark W. - 11 Mar. 2019 at 1:30am

Chug A Lug
1948 2A Body Customized
1949 3A W/S
1957 CJ5 Frame Modified
Late 50's 134L 9.25"clutch T90A D18 (1.25") D44/30 flanged E-Locker D25 5.38 Since 1962

Just for grins, try driving it around your neighbor hood until it quits. Then, when it dies, take the gas cap off. If it sucks in air when you do this, your vent in the cap is plugged. You can drive it home with the cap on, & fix the cap at home. No trailer needed.

If the cap removal does not suck air in, test both the coil & the condenser right away for high heat with the back of your hand. Bring your hand close to each one slowly, if you can touch them without scarring your hand, they are probably OK. They should be, at most, warm to the touch. You should be able to leave your hand on them without any pain.

If either or both of them are sizzling hot, not just warm to the touch, then there is your problem. In either case, let it cool off & then drive it home. Replace components as necessary.

IHTH, Cpt Logger.

usmcpmi said: "I doubt it was vapor lock... all the lines, filter, pump, carb and tank are new. "

The cap, too? BW

It is NOT a Jeep Willys! It is a Willys jeep.

Happy Trails! Good-bye, Good Luck, and May the Good Lord Take a Likin' to You!

We Have Miles to Jeep, Before We Sleep.

There is a reason we save our old parts...

uncamonkey

Is there any chance there was any crud in that new tank you might have missed?

'47 CJ2A PU
'48 CJ2A Lefty

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usmcpmi wrote:

New gas cap!

As I suspected! And did you check it as cpt logger suggested? BW

It is NOT a Jeep Willys! It is a Willys jeep.

Happy Trails! Good-bye, Good Luck, and May the Good Lord Take a Likin' to You!

We Have Miles to Jeep, Before We Sleep.

   Mark,

   How would we check the condenser ? Is there an easy check ?

You are not alone. My wife and I were in-line at the Co-Gen plant a few weeks back to dump-off brush trimmings following a snow, and had a heater-core fracture, and had to call a tow truck.   It cost the same for a tilt-bed as it would have to rent a U-haul auto transport. My wife just shakes her head. :)

   I hope your issue is just a gas cap !

   Len

According to my notes, a 6v condenser should be .20 -.25mfd. A 12v should be .25 - .28. But while either will work, using one with the wrong rating could lead to faster point erosion. I suspect the chinese condensers vary over the entire spectrum. I'd be interested in hearing what new 6v condensers sold be vendors read.

1948 CJ2A - It goes nowhere fast, but anywhere slow.

willyt wrote:

what king of meter would you use to read the mfd?

A meter that checks capacitance. A condenser is nothing more than a capacitor in a tin can.

1948 CJ2A - It goes nowhere fast, but anywhere slow.