Posted by Charlie (IP: 171.226.188.175) on January 28, 2000 at 19:53:10:
In Reply to: my 2 cents worth posted by Dennis on January 28, 2000 at 16:52:09:
Well, I hope Dennis's comment shows that a condenser can go bad without totally failing. I realize my comments were a bit brash, and I regretted them after I posted. I wasn't going to brag about my credentials, but since you had to spout how experienced you are, I will. I am not very old, but am ASE certified in all 8 automotive fields, including engine diagnosis. I know, from the studying and tests I took, how a condenser works and that it could be the problem. I work at a mechanic shop and have access to many tools, including MOTOR books and Snap-On "Scanner" tool. They both list fuel volume in units/sec at CRANKING RPM. This, along with pressure, is how you diagnose a fuel delivery problem. Flow meters work, but aren't necessary except for racing applications. You sound like a racing mechanic. I highly respect racing mechanics and they're knowledge, but for a stock street Maverick that isnt running, I figured the best test would be the volume-pressure test for fuel. -CP
: with over 20 years of electronics experience I can tell you a condenser is nothing more than a capacator. It can definately change values as the years go by & cause problems. Now also having over 30 years experience working on cars (mostly older stuff)Its been my experience that they either work or they dont. Since its only a couple of bucks for a new one I'd replace it along with a complete tune up just for the heck of it & eliminate one more thing from the list of possibilities.