Paul Dobbin Posted September 1 Author Share Posted September 1 I now have 6 spares and maybe on the next big tour I'll find out which ones to pitch. Roadside repairs sometimes need to be repeated! Thanks for all the technical stuff which was way over my head and is already forgotten, THERE IS NO EASY WAY TO TEST A CONDENSER! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playswithbrass Posted September 1 Share Posted September 1 Can you tell me what tube is used in the tester? Thanks, Jeff sorry Jeff I can not,about 2 months after that picture was taken the tester fell off the shelf and was beyond repair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans1 Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 From memory of very old Dykes manual: Remove both license plates / place a mans handkerchief between them / use string or shoe laces to hang them from rad rod to cowl / then place a wire from each plate to positions on distributor ( must assume exterior mounted condenser ) Apparently capitaine reactance was a workable substitute back them. Again from memory.............a long time ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buick35 Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 On 1/3/2024 at 1:34 PM, Ronnie said: Interesting. Not saying it's not true, but I've never heard that before. I just replaced the points and condenser my Buick,it was running but I thought I'd tune it up..Anyway I noticed that the ground wire from the plate to the housing was broken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Dobbin Posted September 2 Author Share Posted September 2 12 hours ago, Hans1 said: From memory of very old Dykes manual: Remove both license plates / place a mans handkerchief between them / use string or shoe laces to hang them from rad rod to cowl / then place a wire from each plate to positions on distributor ( must assume exterior mounted condenser ) Apparently capitaine reactance was a workable substitute back them. Again from memory.............a long time ago Sounds out dated to me. #1 Most States have aluminum license plates now. #2 Many states use only one license plate. I'll continue to carry a snot rag, just in case. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldford Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 1 hour ago, Paul Dobbin said: I'll continue to carry a snot rag, just in case. Me too, won't leave home without it.... Frank 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jray Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 On 9/1/2024 at 7:47 AM, playswithbrass said: Can you tell me what tube is used in the tester? Thanks, Jeff sorry Jeff I can not,about 2 months after that picture was taken the tester fell off the shelf and was beyond repair Thanks for the reply. I have one that either does not work or I am using the wrong tube. I am an antique radio guy so I'll take it apart and see if I can figure it out. My antique car days are long gone, radios are much cheaper. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 What tube are you using? If you ever get around to drawing out a schematic of what's inside, i'd really like to see it. Welcome to the forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank DuVal Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 9 hours ago, Paul Dobbin said: #1 Most States have aluminum license plates now. And this matters how? ❓ Most capacitors are made with aluminum plates! 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank DuVal Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 9 hours ago, Buick35 said: I just replaced the points and condenser my Buick,it was running but I thought I'd tune it up..Anyway I noticed that the ground wire from the plate to the housing was broken. Then you have a tested good condenser! That's all the test you need to do. 👍👍👍👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank DuVal Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 On 8/31/2024 at 8:18 PM, Paul Dobbin said: I now have 6 spares and maybe on the next big tour I'll find out which ones to pitch. Why wait until you are on the side of the road? Test them now by substitution!❗ You can tell with a short dive if they are trash worthy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Dobbin Posted September 3 Author Share Posted September 3 That's a sensible idea but both my early V8's are running great right now. I'd hate to take a good one out when I know it's good. But I will take a ride in the country tomorrow just for the joy of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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