59 blowing condensors

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59 blowing condensors

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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

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Pictures of how you have it wired up and define blows.

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Re: 59 blowing condensors

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It shorts it out burns it up will not dump enough power through to fire plugs
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Re: 59 blowing condensors

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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.
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