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The function of the condenser in a breaker points ignition system is to?
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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.
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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.
What is one main function of the condenser for engine?
To absorb voltage spikes or surges that occur when the breaker points open and close.
On a Chevrolet 350 does an electronic ignition have points?
No it does not have points or condenser.
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.
Does 83 ranger have points and condenser?
Nope- electronic ignition.
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.
Where is the ignition condenser located on a 1976 Dodge D200?
Ignition condensers went out with the ignition points in the early 1970's.
Can an electronic ignition be used in lieu of points and condenser on Briggs and straton engine?
yes
How do the wires hook up to the coil in a 1969 Chevy Camaro with a condenser?
The negative side of the coil is connected to the breaker points and condenser. The posotive side comes from the ignition switch. And the center terminal is connected to the center terminal of the distributor cap. ID REPLACE IT WITH A HEI MUCH BETTER THEN A POINTS SYSTEM.AND IT ONLY HAS ONE POWER WIRE TO HOOK UP.
What is HEI?
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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.
Chevy 327 electronic ignition module replacement?
The 327 cubic inch Chevrolet's distributor had points and condenser and not an ignition module. If you have an ignition module then you have a HEI distributor that was changed out.
