Ignition condenser 02170 being discontinued... they're back

perello · Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 2:05 am Post subject:

I've been always told that IF there is transfer of material at the points, from one electrode to the other, THAT is signal of a bad condenser?

I misunderstood something?
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Glenn · Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 8:48 pm Post subject:

Snort · Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 8:29 pm Post subject:

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My first ever condenser failure just occurred. The wire separated from the lead in. Symptoms were as previously mentioned. The engine idled fine, but misfired when under load.

billmetric · Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 4:11 am Post subject:

I have had a couple go bad, the cars ran like crap, they must have been partially shorted internaly, once they were switched out with new ones the cars ran fine again, they had no acceleration but idled ok, I think the best bet is to change them out at least every 10 years, once the points have been filed down as many times as possible its time for a new condensor
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EverettB · Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 5:33 am Post subject:

virtanen · Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 3:09 am Post subject:

You can measure the capacity by suitable gauge. If it is zero, your capacitor is dead.

Glenn · Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 7:35 pm Post subject:

I'm running a 40+ year old condenser on my Bosch 010 on my 2180.
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tasb · Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 7:30 pm Post subject:

Not all that often from my experience. Visuallly other than obvious can damage or insulation worn off the lead wire there is no way to tell.

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How often do condensers go bad? How can you tell?

Glenn · Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 8:11 am Post subject:

Left to right:
Wolfsburg West repro - NOS Bosch - new Bosch 02170

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Glenn · Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 9:19 pm Post subject:

I just got my order and have to say they sort of look correct.

The bad:
The body is way to shiny... looks like chrome.
The wire is too thin and the loop on the engine doesn't hold it's shape.

The good:
They fit.
They work.

I'll post a side by side picture tomorrow.
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RareAir · Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 8:32 am Post subject:

Glenn · Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 6:51 am Post subject:

I didn't expect a kid of Spanish Inquisition.

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virtanen · Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 11:25 pm Post subject:

Major Woody · Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 3:41 pm Post subject:

The information in this thread is incorrect. The condenser is available from Wolfsburg West.

splitjunkie · Samba Member Joined: April 04, 2006 Posts: 4191

Just ribbin' ya.

You must get Wolfsburg wired delivered to you inbox too.
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johnshenry · Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 1:54 pm Post subject:

Glenn · Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 12:48 pm Post subject:

splitjunkie · Samba Member Joined: April 04, 2006 Posts: 4191

is there an echo in here??
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Glenn · Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 11:22 am Post subject:

THEY'RE BACK

Wolfsburg West now has in stock reproduction 36hp condensers that look fairly close to the original yellow wire ones. These will fit on VJU4BR8, VJ4BR8 and 0 231 192 019 distributors. They will also fit on 383, but are the small diameter version.

I spoke to them and they have 2000 in stock so hopefully they will be around for a while.

http://www.wolfsburgwest.com/cart/DetailsList.cfm?ID=111905295
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