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Electronic longevity |
Gunn1 |
Apr 30 2016, 09:27 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,021 Joined: 14-February 16 From: Minnesota Member No.: 19,670 Region Association: None |
I have many relays, sensors and electrical parts from various 914 parts cars.
My question is if these test out as being good, are they ok to use? Just asking if it might be better to buy new stuff rather than use 40year old electronics that would fail soon after being put back to use. Any thoughts or experience with this would be appreciated . Thank you |
Mike Bellis |
May 1 2016, 12:08 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,345 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None |
The quality of the old relays is better than new ones. Just carry spares.
The "solid state" only applies to the ECU and a couple other items (tach, flasher relay, etc.). The biggest issue for this stuff is capacitor failure. The caps can dry out over time and fail. |
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