 Condensers, Anyone Still Use These? |
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| Mblizzard |
 Jan 24 2014, 07:54 PM
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Advanced Member  Group: Members Posts: 3,033 Joined: 28-January 13 From: Knoxville Tn Member No.: 15,438 Region Association: South East States  |
I recently came across a number of NOS Bosch condensers for the 914. Before I try to sell or toss them I was wondering how many people still ran them on their cars?
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| TheCabinetmaker |
Jan 24 2014, 08:05 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,300 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
I had a pertronics in my car once. left me stranded on the side of the road. Never again.
I'm betting 90% of us still use points. I for one, always will |
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| gunny |
Jan 24 2014, 09:03 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 205 Joined: 17-October 12 From: Madison Al Member No.: 15,051 Region Association: South East States |
I still use them. Never had a problem with points and condenser.
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| Cap'n Krusty |
Jan 24 2014, 11:21 PM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
Nice to have, as they're pretty cheap. I've probably sold fewer than a dozen for 914s in over 40 years. They just don't fail. In fact, most were sold to repair damage caused by shorted point wires.
The Cap'n |
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| 76-914 |
Jan 25 2014, 04:08 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,502 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California 
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You ought to give 'em another try, Curt. They really are nice. I've fried a pair (crossed +/-) and have another pair running for 10 yr's. I had a Bosche fuel pump die on me but I still use them.
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| Mblizzard |
Jan 25 2014, 09:57 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,033 Joined: 28-January 13 From: Knoxville Tn Member No.: 15,438 Region Association: South East States |
I have a few NOS ones that I would pass along to those who use them. Let me know.
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| dlestep |
Jan 25 2014, 11:49 PM
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I am smilin'... Group: Members Posts: 890 Joined: 15-January 08 From: Sunrise Florida Member No.: 8,573 Region Association: South East States |
I've tried a couple Pertronix in 009 distributors, but they both failed, and stranded my son in his '65 Notch.
One exhibited wire chaffing, while the other just stopped functioning. I have never been stranded with points. My habit is checking them weekly and when I replace them, I put the used one in the glovebox, just in case. The 1911cc type 4, has twin points. They have never failed. |
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| saigon71 |
Jan 26 2014, 10:04 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,998 Joined: 1-June 09 From: Dillsburg, PA Member No.: 10,428 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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QUOTE(Mblizzard @ Jan 25 2014, 10:57 PM)  I have a few NOS ones that I would pass along to those who use them. Let me know. I could use a spare or two. Still running points & condenser. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| Jake Raby |
Jan 26 2014, 01:54 PM
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Engine Surgeon Group: Members Posts: 9,394 Joined: 31-August 03 From: Lost Member No.: 1,095 Region Association: South East States |
If your points aren't turning a shade of yellow, the condenser is just fine :-)
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