lucas dcb 121c condenser

cornelius · #1 (**permalink**) 16-05-10, 08:15 PM

Hello, in my ac ace I have a 85c engine,
Ihave problems with the condenser the points are burned(pitted)
I now mounted a condenser which is normaly used in a Triumph TR3A
It works oke.
Can this give any problems?
Thanks

briwmw · #2 (**permalink**) 16-05-10, 09:18 PM

No, the condenser is just there to prevent arcing; it won't give you any trouble.

cornelius · #3 (**permalink**) 17-05-10, 07:26 PM

Thanks for your quick reply
Cornelius

Geoff Dowdle · #4 (**permalink**) 22-07-10, 09:57 PM

Cornelius,

I'm not a Auto Electrician but know the condenser vary in capacity .
I cant find the values of 6 cylinder Bristol condensers (Lucas part
#407044) or TR3 (423871) but looking at values of other cars condenser it
can vary between 0.18 - 0.32 MFDS .
It is probably dependant on coil & points used.
Most likely the TR condenser will be suitable but if not it will probably
quickly burn/pit the points.
Surely you can go to a spare parts shop and buy the correct one , they are
readily available in Australia.
Geoff

Geoff Dowdle · #5 (**permalink**) 22-07-10, 10:05 PM

Cornelius,

I'm not a Auto Electrician but know the condenser vary in capacity .
I cant find the values of 6 cylinder Bristol condensers (Lucas part
#407044) or TR3 (423871) but looking at values of other cars condenser it
can vary between 0.18 - 0.32 MFDS .
It is probably dependant on coil & points used.
Most likely the TR condenser will be suitable but if not it will probably
quickly burn/pit the points.
Surely you can go to a spare parts shop and buy the correct one , they are
readily available in Australia.
Geoff