In a message dated 97-11-24 09:12:24 EST, you write:
> 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)
> >
I wonder why designers always put the condenser inside the distributor.
The two nodes the condenser hooks to are available back on the firewall.
I imagine it gets pretty hot inside the distributor, not good for electrical
components.
Bob Donahue (Still stuck in the '50s)
EMAIL - BOBMGT@AOL.COM
52 MGTD - under DIY restoration NEMGTR #11470
71 MGB - finally home after 2 years in shop, AMGBA #96-12029, NAMGBR
#7-3336
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