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Problems with Distributor Condenser?
#758845 06/30/2011 11:14 PM
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I have been having problems with my 1953, Chevy 3100 with a 216 Engine. It starts fine and revs fine while in neutral. Once I drive it it seems to bog down. It feels like it's flooding, I have to be very light on the gas to get it to drive. After about 5 minutes or so it will stall and not restart. I read a post that this might be attributed to a bad distributor condenser so I ordered one. I can't seem to find where it's supposed to go. Any input?

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Re: Problems with Distributor Condenser?
newmexicojesse #758846 06/30/2011 11:21 PM
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Should be inside the distributor cap along with the points. Should be mounted with a screw and the wire going to the point set.
Re: Problems with Distributor Condenser?
Roy Rodgers #758896 07/01/2011 2:40 AM
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I would be think more about a bad coil if I were looking for an electrical cause like that.

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