Skip to content
8–23 August: reduced summer staffing. Orders may take up to 5 extra working days to dispatch and emails up to 2 working days to answer. Thanks for your patience.
8–23 Aug: orders may ship up to 5 days later.

RTC3471 - Ignition Condenser – Short Lead

Original price - Original price €3,50
Original price
€3,50
€3,50 - €3,50
Current price €3,50
Tip: Log in to your account to unlock volume discounts on this item.
Aftermarket Part
Aftermarket: Quality alternative. This is a quality alternative, designed to fit and function like the original part, often at a more competitive price.
Ignition Condenser for the distributor in the ignition primary circuit.

The condenser is a capacitor connected across the contact breaker points inside the distributor. As the points open it absorbs the inductive surge from the coil primary winding, suppressing the arc that would otherwise jump the contact faces. This allows the primary field to collapse sharply, which is what generates a strong high-tension voltage in the coil secondary.

A deteriorated condenser shows up as rapid pitting and burning of the points, weak spark and misfiring under load. It is normally renewed whenever the contact set is replaced.

This version is supplied with a short lead.
Vehicle Model Land Rover Series 2 and 3
Fitment Notes SERIES 2/3 Petrol — Lucas ignition condenser. 2.25 petrol (engine suffix D onwards); 2.6 6-cyl petrol for Lucas distributor 41631
Alternative Codes
RTC3471

In stock 9 units
8 · Gouda 1 · Drachten
Express delivery available

When will my order arrive?
  • Order before 15:00 (Mon–Fri): same-day dispatch for in-stock items.
  • UPS Express (order before 14:00): dispatched today, delivered tomorrow where available.
  • Netherlands / Belgium / Germany: 2–4 working days.
  • Other EU countries + UK: 4–8 working days.
  • Outside EU/UK: delivery times vary — contact us for an estimate.

Items may ship from multiple warehouses at no extra cost.

Job kits containing this part

This part is included in 0 job kit(s) below. Pick the kit that matches your vehicle and job, then add what you need.

Frequently asked questions

What is the RTC3471 ignition condenser?
The RTC3471 is an ignition condenser (capacitor) for the distributor in the ignition primary circuit of Series 2 and 3 petrol engines. Connected across the contact breaker points, it absorbs the inductive surge as the points open, suppressing the arc that would otherwise burn the contact faces.
What happens when an ignition condenser fails?
When the ignition condenser fails, the points arc and burn quickly, causing weak spark, misfiring, hard starting or a stall on a Series Land Rover. Because it protects the points and sharpens the spark, a failed condenser is a common cause of ignition trouble on points systems.
Where does the condenser fit in the ignition system?
The condenser fits inside or on the Lucas distributor, wired across the contact breaker points in the ignition primary circuit. On the Series 2/3 it works with the coil and points to produce a clean spark, and this short-lead version suits its mounting position.
Which Series engines does the RTC3471 fit?
The RTC3471 fits Series 2/3 petrol engines with the Lucas ignition, covering the 2.25 petrol from engine suffix D onwards and the 2.6 six-cylinder petrol using Lucas distributor 41631. Confirm your distributor type, as condensers are matched to the Lucas unit.