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Search Auto Parts Search Points Condenser Replacement Intervals Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Engine Troubleshooting Tham User Aug 26, 2005, 11:54 PM Post #1 of 4 (3226 views) Points Condenser Replacement Intervals Sign In Hi, In an old car which still uses the distributor's contact points and condenser, may I ask how often one should change this condenser ? And might it be alright to use a condenser of lower value as specified, say 0.22 microfarad instead of 0.25 microfarad ? Might the points tend to burn off sooner ? Thank you. (This post was edited by Tham on Aug 27, 2005, 8:06 AM) DanD Veteran / Moderator Aug 27, 2005, 7:27 AM Post #2 of 4 (3219 views) Re: Points Condenser Replacement Intervals Sign In If you were driving year round I would say twice a year regardless of mileage. There are to may factors that could affect a set of points that it’s not worth taking a chance of a breakdown due to a 10 dollar part. You will get away with the lower value of a condenser but you’re right that the points will burn out sooner. How much sooner I don’t know or whether it would even be a measurable amount but the higher the better. Dan. Canadian "EH" Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Aug 27, 2005, 9:47 AM Post #3 of 4 (3214 views) Re: Points Condenser Replacement Intervals Sign In I both agree and disagree with DanD. I kept good points and condensers for 10 years! Oh yes check on them. A condenser has no known life expectancy but if it fails you are walking! A real good one will NOT allow much or any transfer of junk from one side of your points to the other - keep one that does that! Take a Q tip and put a very small amount of grease (silicone grease and not much) on the nylon bumper that rides the cam in distributor on the advance side. You can tell which way it rotates by looking at the vacuum advance and put the smear on the front side of the points at the inside direction of rotation which is ..... if you look at the advance and think like you are going into it that way - that the way it turns. Also, check new points that they touch evenly and adjust if needed. They used to make a tool for this and was called "point alignment". With some care they can last for years with perhaps an occaisional check by meter as to how well they are doing. Also, use a dwell meter to get it exact. FYI - the smaller the gap the higher the dwell and vice versa. Rev the engine - if dwell changes more that 5 the bearings in the distributer are probably bad! I don't mean to be an old fuss but there was no electronic ignition when I got started. ----And yes, folks wanted new ones Spring and Fall. This is an area where techs may disagree. I DO agree with taking care of your car! ______________________________________________ PS: There was life and tranportation before electonic ignition and fuel injection! Tham User Aug 30, 2005, 6:58 AM Post #4 of 4 (3204 views) Re: Points Condenser Replacement Intervals Sign In Thanks, Dan and Tom. I'll keep both your advice in mind.   Email This Post   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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