46 – 47 champion 4.2 hp ignition parts

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  • November 6, 2019 at 10:32 am #186568
    Ronald DeRouen
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      I am restoring a 1946-47 champion 4.2 hp single. The condenser is bad and cant see anywhere on it where it shows the microfarad value. Any help on the correct value or where I might find a replacement would be great. By the way, the mfg is Bendix. Also, the coil seems to be good but the phenolic resin surrounding the coil is bad. I am planning on recoating it but would like to find a replacement for that also.

      Thanks, Ronnie D

      November 6, 2019 at 1:16 pm #186579
      mercuryman
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        condenser value .17 to .21 uf 400 volt 600 better

        November 10, 2019 at 10:52 am #186863
        Ronald DeRouen
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          Ok thanks. It’s probably good then. It tested at .2 uf.

          November 10, 2019 at 11:49 am #186869
          outbdnut2
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            Capacitors can sometimes measure the right capacitance, but become electrically “leaky” at higher voltages. If you don’t have a tester that tests for leakage at 400 volts, I’d try it and see if it works, but if you have weak or no spark, it still can be bad. I use a Heathkit Capacitor Checker from the 1960s that I assembled back then when I was a teenager. If anyone out there is interested – these come up on E-Bay occasionally. Here is what it looks like: https://www.californiahistoricalradio.com/restorations/heathkit-it-28-restoration/

            Dave

            https://www.californiahistoricalradio.com/wp-content/uploads//2017/01/Heathkit-IT-28-2-e1485888210159.jpgHeathkit Capacitor Checker

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