Reply To: Bendix/Scintilla

[brownfrog]

Hello Robert:

Here are some of the capacitors we have used with good results. The AOMC article written on the subject are and excellent synopsis. We have used the polypropylene film Orangs Drops for years with no issues. They are designed for spikes of current that will appear when the points break. The 400 volt rating is sufficient. 600 Volt rating is more robust but physically larger and may pose a mounting problem. They come in .15 and .22 Microfarads. They can be sourced from Antique electronic supply. Another one we like is made by CDE. It has axial leads(coming from the end of the device) and is easier to mount in a tubular space like the pesky condenser used by the Eisemann RC/RT magnetos used by Cattypillar. The part# 942C6P15K-F is a high performance .15 Microfarad 600 volt device also designed for spike currents. The part# 942C6P22K-f is a .22 Microfarad 600 volt device. We sometimes take the old condenser, slice the end off and pit new innards inside, especially where space is tight. Hope this helps.