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**americanmusc1e** · 03-09-2009, 08:08 PM

Is the condenser attached to the coil the same condenser used inside the distributer????

Which side of the coil does it go on (positive or negative)??????

Bus Ted Knuckle · 03-09-2009, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by americanmusc1e

Is the condenser attached to the coil the same condenser used inside the distributer????

Which side of the coil does it go on (positive or negative)??????

Yes, another of the same condenser will work. All the condenser on the coil does is surpress electronic noise. You really do not need it unless you are still using your AM radio. I believe it goes on the negative side.

tcb-1 · 03-09-2009, 08:15 PM

are you talking about the condenser "looking" pice that attached to the coil bracket? if so, then you are looking at the noise suppressor for the radio.

the condensor that's contained in the distributor will be connected to the negative post on the coil.

^^ looks like busted knuckle beat me to it!

**americanmusc1e** · 03-09-2009, 08:36 PM

thanks guys, I should have thought about that

Wrenchbender Ret · 03-10-2009, 04:35 PM

The radio suppreser gos to the pos. side of the coil with neg. ground.

sneakysnake · 03-11-2009, 12:38 PM

The condenser actually helps prevent the points from arcing which would shorten their life.A noise suppressor is iirc is mounted on the coil + between the ign switch and coil

03-09-2009, 08:08 PM	#1
americanmusc1e Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,079	Points ignition Questions Is the condenser attached to the coil the same condenser used inside the distributer???? Which side of the coil does it go on (positive or negative)?????? __________________ -- Josh Instagram: @americanmusc1e OLD SKOOL-- 1970 C10. 454/Th400/3.07 posi Build Thread FARM TRUCK----1949 Chevrolet 3800 Power Wagon Hauler Build Thread 1999 4wd OBS Tahoe - daily. DM me if you can't see photos i posted

03-09-2009, 08:15 PM	#3
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Points ignition Questions are you talking about the condenser "looking" pice that attached to the coil bracket? if so, then you are looking at the noise suppressor for the radio. the condensor that's contained in the distributor will be connected to the negative post on the coil. ^^ looks like busted knuckle beat me to it! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson Last edited by tcb-1; 03-09-2009 at 08:16 PM.

03-09-2009, 08:36 PM	#4
americanmusc1e Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,079	Re: Points ignition Questions thanks guys, I should have thought about that __________________ -- Josh Instagram: @americanmusc1e OLD SKOOL-- 1970 C10. 454/Th400/3.07 posi Build Thread FARM TRUCK----1949 Chevrolet 3800 Power Wagon Hauler Build Thread 1999 4wd OBS Tahoe - daily. DM me if you can't see photos i posted

03-10-2009, 04:35 PM	#5
Wrenchbender Ret Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Overland Park, Ks. Posts: 5,229	Re: Points ignition Questions The radio suppreser gos to the pos. side of the coil with neg. ground.

03-11-2009, 12:38 PM	#6
sneakysnake It's a catastrophic success. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,077	Re: Points ignition Questions The condenser actually helps prevent the points from arcing which would shorten their life.A noise suppressor is iirc is mounted on the coil + between the ign switch and coil



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