Source for 6V Coil, Points & Condenser

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edited November -1 in HUDSON
In a separate thread about a 49 Commodore that dies and will not re-start, it has been suggested by several individuals that I should try replacing the condenser and/or the coil. Does anyone know of a source for ignition components for the 49 8cyl engine? I am aware of the fact that Kanter sells 6V coils and also tune-up kits. Is this the best source, or are there others I am not aware of? Is this something that Bill A. sells?



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GARY ( happychris )

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  • Jon B
    Jon B Administrator
    I'm sure Bill Albright can help you. Dave Kostansek also sells many of those items; he's a regular advertiser in the WTN. Somewhere, someone gave the part number of a condensor you can buy at a parts store but you'll have to search the thread for that.
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    6 volt coil can be had at autozone, as well as the points, and condensor. However, for the points and condensor, I would suggest our local hudson guru's listed above. The autozone stuff will get you going, and work well, but it isn't the same as old stock stuff...
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Stay away from new old stock coils as they have been sitting around too long & will soon fail on the road. Fresh new 6 volt coils are readily available from the local parts stores.---Cliff Minard.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    You know a condensor really does not care if it is 6 or 12 or 24 or 50 volt as long as it will not break down at the rated voltage. If it is for a 12 volt vehicle and it physically fits, there is no reason it will not work. It is only a capacitor.
  • MikeWA
    MikeWA Senior Contributor
    I got all electrical tune-up parts for my Hornet off the shelf at NAPA- I don't recall they even had to order anything.
  • tigermoth
    tigermoth Expert Adviser
    tractor supply also stocks these items. a lot of vintage tractors used the same part #s tom
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    This question is going to seem rather uninformed! How do you get the part numbers or the specifications to obtain replacement Condenser and Points? I have a 1949 Commodore 8 - do you pop the distributor cao and take out the Condenser and Points and then try to match, or is there a part number reference somewhere? Responses ranged from using NAPA and Farm Stores to getting parts from Hudosn experts. I would assume you can't just go into a NAPA with the make and model on a old Hudson and expect to get the right replacement. I can guess that any 6V condenser that will fit would work, but the points would have to be correct - correct???



    BST RGDS

    GARY ( happychris )
  • MikeWA
    MikeWA Senior Contributor
    Actually, that's exactly what I did- Walked into NAPA, asked for tune-up kit for 1952 Hudson Hornet with 308 engine, just the same as if I had good sense. They've got a whole section on "vintage" applications, with all sorts of wierd and interesting stuff in it. The counter guys kind of like the change of pace- you can only work up so much excitement for yet another strut for yet another Honda. Look for an older guy, if possible- it shortens up the process a bit if your parts guy has at least heard of the car.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    For your 8 cylinder with IGT The old Echlin part numbers are CS13 for the points and AL868 for the condensor.

    Napa still cross references this stuff here is condensor

    http://www.napaonline.com/MasterPages/NOLMaster.aspx?PageId=470&LineCode=MPE&PartNumber=AL868SB&Description=Distributor+Condenser
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    THANKS GUYS - I will give it a try tomorrow. The part reference will be of great assistance!



    BST RGDS

    GARY ( happychris )
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    Mike (WA) wrote:
    Actually, that's exactly what I did- Walked into NAPA, asked for tune-up kit for 1952 Hudson Hornet with 308 engine, just the same as if I had good sense. They've got a whole section on "vintage" applications, with all sorts of wierd and interesting stuff in it. The counter guys kind of like the change of pace- you can only work up so much excitement for yet another strut for yet another Honda. Look for an older guy, if possible- it shortens up the process a bit if your parts guy has at least heard of the car.

    Brings up a point I made several threads back. MAKE FRIENDS WITH YOUR LOCAL REAL PARTS STORE, Like NAPA, Bumper to Bumper or the like where the people are real parts people, Not High schoolers. I work part time in a store and I have found all kinds of seals,Etc. Even found a set of front wheel grease seals for a 1920 Essex, All the brake parts for a stepdown, and so on.
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    I did as suggested - made friends with an older Parts Guy at NAPA. I was able to obtain the condenser thanks to the information supplied by this thread - THANKS!.

    I was able to source the condenser, the coil, rotor and distributor cap. Only thing I struck out on was the points. NAPA Parts Guy was able to cross reference everything else, but the book did nto show points for a 49 Hudson 8 - had 47s and 50s, but no 48s or 49s ( very strange but the points were not shown as available for those years ). I can call Bill A or other suggested sources for the points. Anyway the car is runnig excellently and has not died on several prolonged road trips.



    BST RGDS

    GARY ( happychris )
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Points from a 42 Nash will fit so see if he can cross ref that.
  • 464Saloon
    464Saloon Senior Contributor
    Pertronix makes an electronic conversion kit for 6 or 12v Hudson's. Never have to worry about points and condensors again.
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