Ignition coil capacitor
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From: charlestown in
Ignition coil capacitor
My 73/350 has what I believe to be an external ignition capacitor which attaches to the bracket holding the ignition coil. I originally thought it was an external resistor, but GM tells me the coils for 73 don't have external resistors. Does anyone else with a 73 SB have this attached to their coil? It looks just like a distributor condenser. The wire broke off on mine where it goes into the body. Paragon lists a replacement for a 63-67, but nothing later.
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From: NEW MEXICO
Mike,
My 73 Has The Capacitor. I Don't Know What Purpose It Serves But If Mine Broke I Would Try An Old One From The Points Set Up.
I Have Converted To An Electronic Ignition But I Put It Back On.
Hope This Helps
My 73 Has The Capacitor. I Don't Know What Purpose It Serves But If Mine Broke I Would Try An Old One From The Points Set Up.
I Have Converted To An Electronic Ignition But I Put It Back On.
Hope This Helps
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From: NEW MEXICO
Originally Posted by mikes1973rdstr
What do you mean by "the points set up"? Do you mean I could use a points condenser? Also, is your capacitor connected to the positive side of the coil?
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From: Rittman oh
I installed the Crane XR i points conversion kit today on my 69 BB. I too am wondering about the coil condenser with this set up. I bought a new Crane coil but did'nt install it because of the condenser on the existing coil. The XR i was easy to install and the car started but that's as far as I got. I left the condenser on the coil until I find out if I need it or not.
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From: Rittman oh
Originally Posted by Patrick73
It is a capacitor for the radio. Its purpose is to suppress static with the radio. It is not part of the points/ignition system contained in the distributor.
Thank-you
