RTC3471 - Ignition Condenser – Short Lead
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.
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