Re: Lucas Coils and Capacitor Sizing

[jerry@tr2.com (Jerome Kaidor)]

Mark Jurras wrote:
> 
> Typical values for capacity range from 0.18 to 0.32 microFarads.
> 
> Assuming that the coil is wired in place correctly- -
> 
> If you have a Negative Earth vehicle use the Minus Rule. "Minus Metal on the 
>Minus Point means Minus Capacity." 

*** Does anybody actually measure the capacitance of those things?  Is it
ever indicated on the case?  I just replace it until it works right.  And
at tunup time, if I was getting decent point life, I DONT replace it.  Been
burned before:  old cap worked new cap didn't.  Blech.

                                - Jerry