Laid Back Learnin'

Went to my uncle's tonight. Mostly hung out; he's not been feeling well. Had a chance to talk distributors. I found the source of my weak spark on the junkyard flathead: no condenser (duh!). I thought I needed one, but didn't see it in the simplistic wiring diagram I set the flathead up by, so wasn't sure where it went, as I've only really worked on one other points-type distributor.

Oh well, got a condenser tonight from my uncle. Here's how to install it on the diving bell distributor:

And on a '42 crab distributor (if ya squint just right)

I also got a volt-a-drop to drop 12 volts to 6 if I wish to run one of these 6 volt coils so I don't burn the points

Other than that, I didn't do much else today; was recovering from a self-induced migraine (two many "candles at both ends" nights) so a forced nap helped set things straight this afternoon.

Tomorrow evening starts a 3-day weekend for me, so let's see if I can try lighting that flathead tomorrow before it gets dark (getting earlier and earlier every night!)

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