|
|
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 74
Shade Tree Mechanic
|
OP
Shade Tree Mechanic
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 74 |
Hi,
Is there any particular type of condenser I should use on the 6 volt coil?I have a handfull of different ones,some have different numbers on them?
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 10,379 Likes: 1
Technical Advisor ChatMaster - 10,000
|
|
Technical Advisor ChatMaster - 10,000
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 10,379 Likes: 1 |
A condenser controls the direction of erosion on the points. Due to the short trips of driving we do with these older cars, it really doesn't make much difference as to the value of the condensers. If you see excessive transfer of material from one point to the other, change the value of the condenser and check the action.  
RAY Chevradioman http://www.vccacolumbiariverregion.org/1925 Superior K Roadster 1928 Convertible, Sport, Cabriolet 1933 Eagle, Coupe 1941 Master Deluxe 5-Passenger Coupe 1950 Styleline Deluxe 4-Door Sedan 1950 Styleline Deluxe Convertible 2002 Pontiac, Montana, Passenger Van 2014 Impala, 4-Door Sedan, White Diamond, LTZ 2017 Silverado, Double Cab, Z71, 4X4, White, Standard Bed, LTZ If you need a shoulder to cry on, pull off to the side of the road. Death is the number 1 killer in the world.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 42
Shade Tree Mechanic
|
|
Shade Tree Mechanic
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 42 |
Hello all, empirical values shows something between 0,20 microfarad and 0,26 microfarad mostly 0,22 µF for the ignition capacitor of a combustion engine. Condensor erosion | capacity - variability Is there anyone who can confirm what's shown in the above graphic ? THX have a nice day !
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 29,863
Tech Advisor ChatMaster - 25,000
|
|
Tech Advisor ChatMaster - 25,000
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 29,863 |
The Mangy Old Mutt
"If It's Not Junk.....It's Not Treasure!"
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 42
Shade Tree Mechanic
|
|
Shade Tree Mechanic
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 42 |
Oh, one direct match - not so bad  but I asked about someone's experience about the changing peaks on the contact (+)(-) if you run with an low or high capacity condenser ? Have a nice time.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 10,379 Likes: 1
Technical Advisor ChatMaster - 10,000
|
|
Technical Advisor ChatMaster - 10,000
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 10,379 Likes: 1 |
That is an exact description, or visual, of what happens. Don't know how it could be depicted in a better way.
RAY Chevradioman http://www.vccacolumbiariverregion.org/1925 Superior K Roadster 1928 Convertible, Sport, Cabriolet 1933 Eagle, Coupe 1941 Master Deluxe 5-Passenger Coupe 1950 Styleline Deluxe 4-Door Sedan 1950 Styleline Deluxe Convertible 2002 Pontiac, Montana, Passenger Van 2014 Impala, 4-Door Sedan, White Diamond, LTZ 2017 Silverado, Double Cab, Z71, 4X4, White, Standard Bed, LTZ If you need a shoulder to cry on, pull off to the side of the road. Death is the number 1 killer in the world.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 42
Shade Tree Mechanic
|
|
Shade Tree Mechanic
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 42 |
Hi, A - As we have already a tolerance capacity of something like (+20 / -10) percent (par value) it would be of interest, what value step do you need to change the peak location from (+)to(-) or vice versa ? B - Good or bad - it's not so easy ! Lets have a look on page 3 at the table #3 ! Very tricky the old coil paper condensers, especially #10 and #5 if they run on an higher temperature. You will measure hardly a change in capacity and isolation resistance at room temperature (20°C), but a very significant change in capacity and resistance at 100° Celsius ( boiling point of water ) C - Today's first choice > Metallized Polyester Capacitor | Polyethylene-terephthalate (PET) Reliability: Operational life > 300000 hours at +85°C (+125°C permitted for 1000 hours max. distributed over the entire operating life) Have a nice day !
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 33
Shade Tree Mechanic
|
|
Shade Tree Mechanic
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 33 |
Condensers are the same for 6V and 12 V
|
|
|
|
|
