those darn condensers

[Pete Lewis]

many have starting and misfire problems which boil down to awful aftermarket parts supply 

 

there's been many a tale about the empty canisters and points burning here's a copy care of the Distributor doctor which spells out 

the pitfalls and cures 

 

thought it would be useful

 

 

http://www.distributordoctor.com/distributor_condensers.htm

 

there is some sound advice on his site about many ignition myths and aftermarket quality problems 

 

well worth a read about coils  rota's and all

 

Pete

[Pete Lewis]

just to add some facts into the problems , orange is not definitive

 

an area car has had a club shop recon dizzy condenser fail, these come from H and H I believe

 

it has a orange wire and cutting the unmarked canister  open there is 6.5 mtrs of 0.0005"  foil and 3 mtrs of plastic insulator film  so these are up to spec for content

 

Pete