Re: Why is it so hard to test a Condenser? (Was: Condensers for Johnson / OMC)

[chris-p]

As mumbles has stated, I too have subbed in capacitor (get one with high enough voltage) into the original can, or simply wire by itself. The part can still be found though, post a wanted ad in the webvertize.

I have a few Mercotronics and a Stevens tester. If you are going to be getting into outboards more, I would recommend you get one. They are invaluable. I buy them whenever I see one for sale. They put a load on the coils/condenser to test. I have found myself, regarding OMCS anyways, that the condensors with the red paper style tops fail about 50/50. The newer ones with the black rubber caps seem to have a better pass ratio.

Now to your question, the condenser can be tested with an analog style meter. If you have done a few, and know what you are looking for in the spike. Instead of typing it all out, read here.

http://www.pochefamily.org/outboard/Con … sting.html