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Re: 52 MGTD extra condenser

To: Rick & Carolyn <walters@mail.softcom.net>
Subject: Re: 52 MGTD extra condenser
From: mmcewen@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca (John McEwen)
Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 22:09:01 -0500
Hi Rick:

The condenser you spotted might be a radio noise suppressant - if the car
has or had a radio.

John McEwen



>Hi pre-wariors,
>
>We after the last post I decided to break the silence.  I found an extra
>condenser installed on the fire-wall beside the coil.  It is not hooked
>up to anything.  It is on the left side of the auto, and looks real
>bad.  I checked to see if there was one inside the Dist. and yes it is
>in there.
>
>On the TD's did they install an extra one or was it too big to fit
>inside the Dist.  The wire looks like it is long enough to touch the CB
>side of the coil.
>
>I did install the new adapter for spin on filters today.  The post was
>so tight that I had to take apart half the fender to get enough room for
>a good size wrench to break it loose.  After that it went real smooth.
>You ask why was the rush, well It started out as a oil change.  After
>examining the used filter I found that the spring was missing inside the
>old filter assembly.  Looks like the P.O. didn't put it back.  I thought
>he knew how to change oil.  That's alright I've already changed it twice
>and didn't catch it.  I quess it show's what kind of mechanic I am, LOL.
>
>Rick
>
>52 MGTD, 74 MGB, XJ12C, & Puddles (60 Frogeye)
>
>http://www.softcom.net/users/walters



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