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<DIV><FONT size=2>"</FONT><FONT size=3>Even if newish"</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>The newer the condenser the more likely they are to fail, if
it's been in years it's probably fine, I've never had one fail in 50-odd
years.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>The condenser doesn't just reduce points burning, that's just
a side-effect. It's primary purpose is to boost the spark at the plug by
setting up a high frequency oscillation with the coil to generate multiple
sparks at the correct time. Without it plug firing is greatly reduced and
retarded. Have a look in the back of the Leyland Workshop manual, I
assume Bentley is the same.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Having just had the pumps changed anything could have
happened, take the lids off the float chambers and see if there is any muck in
there. </FONT><FONT size=2>Before messing with anything else run the float
chambers out (fuel pump electrics disconnected) and jury-rig a container
with some fresh fuel. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>PaulH.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV>could also be a bad a condenser. Could coincidental, not causational. How
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