59 blowing condensors
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59 blowing condensors
I have changed coil ignition switch and rewired, still blows it on first kick every time. any ideas
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Re: 59 blowing condensors
It shorts it out burns it up will not dump enough power through to fire plugs
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Re: 59 blowing condensors
The condensor only grounds when the points are closed.
Check the insulation on the wire from coil to points and the points fiber washers or replace points if old.
Jerry
Check the insulation on the wire from coil to points and the points fiber washers or replace points if old.
Jerry