Capacitors (not firing)

["Rob G." <rob1964cc@xxxxxxxxx>]

Dan,

Thanks for the final word on this. .... And yes, I can
no longer spell!!!

Rob

--- Imp1983@xxxxxxx wrote:
> In a message dated 9/11/2002 12:48:41 PM Eastern
> Daylight Time, 
> mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
> 
> 
> > From: "Rob G." <rob1964cc@xxxxxxxxx>
> > Subject: Re: IML: Not firing
> > Reply-To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Does this mean that I can also use the same part
> in
> > both places?  I have not yet replaced the part
> > attached to the coil.  (Also, noticed I
> incorrectly
> > spelled capacitor!!!  back to school for me!!!)
> > 
> > --- jdporter@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> > > condenser and capacitor are interchangeable
> terms
> > > for the same item.
> > >                        mo jo
> > 
> HI,
> 
> No, the capacitors (condensers) are not the same
> 'value'.
> 
> A capacitor has a 'value' to it, just like a
> resistor does.  A resistor is 
> measured in ohms (or megohms if its a really large
> value) , and a capacitor 
> is measured in microfarads (or picofarads if its a
> really small value).
> 
> By the way, I 'resisted' telling you of your
> spelling error.  ;-)
> 
> Dan Wing
> Marcy, NY, USA
> Imp1983@xxxxxxx
> 
> 83 Imp, dull beige, leather,
> Le Baron turbine wheel covers,
> factory/dealer carb conversion
> 


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