Condenser sub

[bjensen64]

Here is a pic of one of the original condensers from my K-80. Anybody have pics of opening it up and re-stuffing it?

Do some of you use an automotive replacement and just mount it in the recess of the mag plate where the original one goes?

Appreciate everyone’s feedback.

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[dave-bernard]

I would see about cutting in from the back. that way repair would not be seen. I have never worked on one off those I am a merc Guy.

[jeff-register]

I remember checking those cap, Jim is correct, What are you using for a coil?

[squierka39]

Electrically challenged here, what’s the difference between condenser and capacitor?

[bjensen64]

My understanding is that a capacitor and condenser are one in the same….just different terms used in different eras/applications.

[Buccaneer]

Has anyone tried stuffing an axial cap in the Wico style condenser as
this Martin mag has?
I’ve gutting this style Wico condenser and put orange drop style
caps along side, but have not tried stuffing an axial cap inside of one.
Not sure if I’d be successful drilling a tiny hole inside the Wico condenser
threaded top post, then install one wire end of axial cap into the hole
and solder it, and still be able to put the screw back in for the points
connection?

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[Tom]

I’ve done a few of these by removing the bottom with a lathe, removing the guts, and installing new condensers. The bottom can be soldered back on. One lead goes up along side the post for the screw, and gets soldered to the post on the outside. The other terminal goes through a hole in the bottom and is soldered in place after the bottom is soldered back on.

They work really well in a Martin 20, 75, and 200.

Tom

[Buccaneer]

Tom, that sounds like a plan …….. wish I had thought of it.
Thanks!

Prepare to be boarded!

[bjensen64]

Good to know about the Martin style of condensers, I have one of those too.

[kevinrude]

quote Mumbles:

Here’s a link to Digi-Key for the .22 uF axial caps.

https://www.digikey.com/products/en?ven … =bc2609-nd

Better hurry up and order them. There’s only 2,885 left!!!

😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆

Sorry, I’m in a strange mood this morning.

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