Bendix/Scintilla

[Robert Neymeiyer]

If I was to rebuild my Bendix Scintilla condensers with capacitors, what microfarad and and voltage rating should I use?

[Buccaneer]

Seems like I end up using some .15 mfd caps the last time I worked a a Scintilla magneto.
If you tell us what particular motor / magneto, it may be listed in the Merctronic manual.

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[mercuryspecialist]

I sent you a private message.

Thanks,
Joe

[Robert Neymeiyer]

I didn’t receive a P.M.

[Robert Neymeiyer]

I’m sorry. This ignition is on a KG7. If condensers are NLA, a member suggested I make my own out of capacitors. I just want to be certain of the microfarad and voltage rating.

[Tom]

Search this site for more information, but there is more to it than the voltage and capacitance rating. The dV/dt is also important. See this post:

Vishay Cap Post

Tom

[Buccaneer]

Not sure if this will help or not.

Mercury-Coil-Condenser-specs

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• This reply was modified 4 years, 5 months ago by Mumbles.

[Steve Martin]

There has been an excellent series of articles in the Outboarder, culminating in the January issue addressing the condenser topic. I believe all your questions are covered.

[Mumbles]

Tom wrote:

Search this site for more information, but there is more to it than the voltage and capacitance rating. The dV/dt is also important. See this post:

Vishay Cap Post

Tom

Thanks for posting that link Tom. After reading it, I’ve come to the conclusion I should be on Vishays payroll! ☺

[Robert Neymeiyer]

Ok, I guess I will search online libraries of articles in The Outboarder if that’s what you prefer. Thanks.

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