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  • Buccaneer

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    #906

    Looking for the correct condenser / capacitor for my 1936
    Neptune twin with the Eisemann Model 72 Magneto.
    I thought I read somewhere where a .14 mfd condenser
    is correct, but I see guys selling generic condensers
    rated at .22 mfd, stating that they are correct.
    Anyway, I was wondering if anyone has been using
    the electronic "caps" and fitting them in the old can
    with success. I know there was quite a discussion on
    the old board, and saved some of the notes.
    This note, references a cap rated at .15 uf, and
    says it will fit in the old condenser can.
    Anyone been using this cap, and what’s your
    results? Thanks, TG
    ===================
    Read below for a factory rep recommendation, Will fit inside an
    old cap can too!
    Subject: RE: TECH-SUPPORT: MKP1839 datasheet
    We propose

    MKP1839415084HQ (MKP 150nF ±5% 850Vdc axial , 400Vac , 10×31.5(DXL) , dv/dt
    – 1000V/us)
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    RICHARD A. WHITE

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    #11857

    My Mercotronic manual states that of the 6 Eisemann condensers listed:

    H-22-910
    H23-470
    H24-235
    H24-924
    H26-982
    H28-090 ALL ARE .17-.22 mfd…your 72 MODEL MAG EITHER 72A, B, C, (D, DA &F) all coils when checking with said MercOtronic, should have continuous spark at of below 2.0 amps Secondary Continuity is between 40-60 min/max

    So any cap between .15 and .22 will work spot on..

    Hope this helps

    Regards

    Richard

    http://www.richardsoutboardtools.com
    classicomctools@gmail.com


    Buccaneer

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    #11858

    Richard, Thanks for all your time and help!
    Looks like my usual Briggs & Stratton condenser
    would work. I would like to play around with
    those caps someday and put one in a vintage
    condenser can for fun.
    Thanks, TG

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    RICHARD A. WHITE

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    #11869

    Agreed but with my full plate, foget about it, LOL

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    garry-in-michigan

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    #11888



    Randy in Tampa


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    #11889

    Echlin RR176 Will work, you can find them at Napa auto-parts


    Buccaneer

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    #11894

    Garry, glad to see you still have all your data!
    I’ll check out the Echlin RR176….. probably easier
    to find than the B&S condensers I was using.
    Thanks!

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    Mumbles


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    #11902

    Hey Bucc, depending on how much room you have under your flywheel, try the Orange Drop or Vishay caps at the proper uF rating. They work.


    Buccaneer

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    #11903

    Mumbles, guess I should buy an assortment of caps and
    start trying them. How do you mount your caps so they
    don’t move around, or vibrate, or is that not a problem?

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