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The function of the condenser in a breaker points ignition system is to?
The function of the condenser in a breaker points ignition system is to keep the points from sticking together. If the points stick together during ignition it could cause the points to burn up. The condenser sends a signal to the points and then takes the signal away to make the points separate.
On a Chevrolet 350 does an electronic ignition have points?
No it does not have points or condenser.
How to test the pionts and condenser on a Ford truck?
Testing the condenser. (capacitor) Open the points and set the meter on ohms.
What does the condenser do in the distributor?
Controls the amount of voltage that is supplied to the points. This prevents the points from burning out prematurely.
What year did Chevy stop using points and condenser?
1972
Does 83 ranger have points and condenser?
Nope- electronic ignition.
What are the breaker points and condenser connected in an ignition system?
The points are in parallel with the condenser. Both are connected to ground on one side (screwed to something metal). The other side connects to the coil.
Were are the breaker points and condenser connected in an ignition system?
It depends on what motor you are talking about. If it is a newer motor it may have no points or condenser. Most points and condensers are usually located on the end of the crank shaft under the fly wheel.
Would a cracked condenser stop truck from starting?
Not clear on "cracked condenser", but a bad condenser in the distributor would cause the points to wear out quickly, which could easily keep the truck from starting.
What does the ignition condenser do?
It is basically a temporary storage device for electricity. The condenser is a simple capacitor that can store a small amount of current. When the points begin to open, the current flowing through the points looks for an alternative path to ground. If the condenser were not there, it would try to jump across the gap of the points as they begin to open. If this were allowed to happen, the points would quickly burn up and you would hear heavy static on the car radio. To prevent this, the condenser acts like a path to ground. It really is not, but by the time the condenser is saturated, the points are too far apart for the small amount of voltage to jump across the wide point gap. Since the arcing across the opening points is eliminated, the points last longer and there is no static on the radio from point arcing.
What problems can a bad ignition condenser cause on a 1971 volkswagen super beetle?
If you have a bad condenser your car won't run. Always carry a spare set of points and condenser (you change them together) in the glovebox.
Will a bad ignition condenser keep a motorcycle from firing?
Yes, a bad ignition condenser will keep a motorcycle from firing. A bad ignition condenser might also have caused the points to stick together and burn up.
