Re: [T3] ignition troubleshooting

["Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 1 Jan 2002, at 21:57, Steven Ayres wrote:

> Check that you have a good ground wire from the condenser to the
> breaker plate. This is the fine braided copper one, usually from the
> nut holding the condenser to the wall of the distributor. These often
> break from fatigue.

This braid is important, but I'm not familiar with the style that Steve 
is describing. The later dists have this braid running from the fixed 
to the movable breaker plate. It's possible that they break from 
fatigue, but I think it's more likely that they break from abuse. Mine 
are all in like-new condition after 30 years, but I often see them 
frayed and broken. I think the only difference is in how they have 
been treated by those who serviced the car.

-
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054
USA

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