Question on Condenser

dpcd67 · Post by **dpcd67** » Mon Nov 05, 2018 6:43 am

Will an M38 condenser work on a Dodge M37? Are condensers voltage specific? Or does one size work in everything.

Jeeps4Brains · Post by **Jeeps4Brains** » Mon Nov 05, 2018 7:08 am

They should be the same. The voltages are the same between the two, M37 and M38.

The condenser acts like a fake ground for when the points are open. That way the power can build up for when the points close and fires to the plug.

dpcd67 · Post by **dpcd67** » Mon Nov 05, 2018 8:03 am

Ok, so they are voltage specific? I have replaced lots of condensers over the years, but just bought the ones listed for whatever vehicle I was working on. But now I want to learn about them.

Post by **artificer** » Mon Nov 05, 2018 9:02 am

Condensers re rated in microfarad [μF] & that is important consideration.
They are not voltage specific.
Bosch VW beetle condensers work well for Jeep rather than Asian repros that are apparently more bad than good.

Joe Gopan · Post by **Joe Gopan** » Mon Nov 05, 2018 9:16 am

The Condenser for the M-38/M-38A1,MB/GPW with IAD 4008 Dist are the same AutoLite/Willys Part No.
Same for Points. They are not Voltage Specific. 6-12-24 Volts, Same parts.
I prefer GI Issue AutoLite/Prestolite OEM or Filko.

Jeeps4Brains · Post by **Jeeps4Brains** » Mon Nov 05, 2018 9:57 am

This is one of my favorite PS Mags. Starting on P3 it explains for the basic GI how the distributor works.

http://psmag.radionerds.com/index.php/029

dpcd67 · Post by **dpcd67** » Mon Nov 05, 2018 10:26 am

Thanks to all; now I still need an answer to this question; will a condenser from an M38 work in an M37?
Because I have M38 ones and need one for my M37 and if it will work, then I won't have to order one.
Microfarads? That is a new term for me.

Joe Gopan · Post by **Joe Gopan** » Mon Nov 05, 2018 10:33 am

And M-37 shares the same condenser for the points, I thought I posted it, and you all know whar "thought" did.

dpcd67 · Post by **dpcd67** » Mon Nov 05, 2018 10:50 am

I love PS magazine; but the racy stuff would never be allowed now. Once when I was BMO in the 2-70 Armor, we had a team of 2 PS Mag writers stay with us for a week to try to get ideas for articles. They got one idea on end connectors; that was it. Pretty much a wasted week for everyone involved.

dpcd67 · Post by **dpcd67** » Mon Nov 05, 2018 10:51 am

Ok, good, thanks.

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